Wheels

Reported Nov 9, 198327 vehicles affectedFIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBERBuilt May 1, 1983 – May 1, 1983

The defect

The rim was not properly welded. Final weld joining two pieces was omitted and only a tack weld IS in place.

The remedy

Wheels will be replaced either at the truck manufacturing plant, or by the wheel manufacturer.

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Notes

Vehicle category: heavy trucks; manufactured by ford motor company.system: suspension; wheels; demountable accu-ride extra service rim, size 22.5X 9.00 15 degree drop center one piece tubeless.consequences of defect: wheel could separate, resulting in rapid loss of airfrom the tire. Loss of vehicle control and an accident could result.

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