NHTSA recall 86E001000 · Equipment
Wheels › Rim
Reported Jan 13, 19862,775 vehicles affectedTREDIT TIRE/WHEEL CO INCBuilt Dec 1, 1983 – Apr 1, 1984
The defect
Due to change in manufacturing process from a 15 inch drop center rim to a 14 inch drop center rim, the rim area was not reinforced properly. consequence of defect: the lack of proper reinforcement could cause rims to fracture, resulting in loss of air and possibly loss of vehicle control, which may lead to an accident.
The remedy
All suspected wheels will be replaced with new improved wheels.