Vehicle recall 85V166000 · December 18, 1985

1985 Federal Motors Federal

Incorrect budd wheels of a lower than required load rating were installed on some trucks.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Incorrect budd wheels of a lower than required load rating were installed on some trucks. The installation of these wheels causes the fire trucks to be in noncompliance with FMVSS 120 and may fail during use. Consequence of defect: if the low load rating wheels are installed they may break during use, causing loss of vehicle control which could lead to an accident. Note: trucks should not be driven until corrective action is completed.
Remedy: Install proper wheels.
Notes: System: wheel rims, FMVSS 120.VEHICLE description: fire trucks.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 85V166000
Reported to NHTSA: December 18, 1985
Filed by: FEDERAL MOTORS INC.
Owner notification: December 13, 1985
Vehicles potentially affected: 10
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Wheels

Recall 85V166000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Federal Motors Federal (1985): 1985

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