NHTSA recall 86E007000 · Equipment
Wheels › Rim
Reported Apr 28, 1986256 vehicles affectedAMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENTBuilt May 1, 1982 – Nov 1, 1982
The defect
Wheels fail to comply with fmvss no. 120 due to incorrect size designation. the wheel IS marked 16 inch instead of 16 1/2 inch. consequence of defect: if a 16 inch tire IS mounted on this wheel, bead damage could occur, causing rapid loss of air which may lead to loss of control.
The remedy
Wheels will be exchanged for new wheels with the correct size designation.