Firestone Steel Prod. Co. | NHTSA Recall #85E030000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85E030000 by Firestone Steel Prod. Co.. Includes 289 affected units, WHEELS:RIM BASE, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
These wheels are made of two pieces, a disc and a rim, which are fillet welded together to form a finished assembly. The fillet weld was omitted in these wheels. consequence of defect: possibility of disc and rim separation resulting in loss of vehicle control and vehicle crash with personal injuries.
Corrective Action
Replace with new wheels at no cost to the consumer.