9999 FIRESTONE FIRESTONE Recalls (10)
- Campaign:
- 76E024000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Wheels
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1975 - 04/30/1976
- Affected:
- 15,792
- Notes:
- Size 22 x 7.50 lb wheel, part no.27166.possibility that weld nuggetconnecting the disc to the rim which may not entirely cover the "flex point" orpoint of contact between the disc and the rim.if this condition exists, thefracture growth will continue 360 causing rim and tire assembly to separatefrom disc.(correct by inspecting and rewelding where necessary).
- Campaign:
- 74E039000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Wheels
- Affected:
- 19,500
- Notes:
- Possibility that wheel disc may crack in service.fatigue cracks may begin atwheel's hand hole and spread from one hand hole to the next until the entiredisc fails and separate from the hub.(correct by inspecting and replacingwith improved wheel).
- Campaign:
- 73E022000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Wheels:rim
- Affected:
- 10,000
- Notes:
- Possibility that wheels may develop circumferential cracks in service, whichcan cause rim failure, or a slow loss of tire inflation pressure which ifundetected could cause a tire blowout.if this occurs while the vehicle is inmotion, the driver could lose control of the vehicle.(correct by inspectingand replacing new improved wheels).
- Campaign:
- 75E047000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Wheels
- Affected:
- 4,207
- Notes:
- Paat no 27406 (24.5 x 8.25 extra service wheels).possibility that adefect exists in the weld holding the disc to rim.if this condition exists,the rim could separate from the disc without prior warning.if mounted on asteering axle, this failure could cause a loss of vehicle control resulting ina possible crash.(correct by inspecting and replacing with new wheels wherenecessary).
- Campaign:
- 79E022000 on 01/10/1980
- Component:
- Wheels
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1979 - 09/30/1979
- Affected:
- 829
- Defect:
- The involved wheels fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other then passenger cars". these wheels were incorrectly stamped to indicate size 22.5 x 8.25 rather than 24.5 x 8.25.
- Correction:
- Dealer will remove improper stamping and replace with the correct stamping.
- Notes:
- Vehicle category: trucks.system: wheels; accu-forge aluminum wheels.consequences of defect: incorrect wheel size designation could lead to a safetyhazard if tires are replaced with an incorrect size.
- Campaign:
- 83E018000 on 12/07/1983
- Component:
- Wheels
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1983 - 04/30/1983
- Affected:
- 27
- Defect:
- The rim was not properly welded. final weld joining two pieces was omitted and only a tack weld is in place.
- Correction:
- Wheels will be replaced either at the truck manufacturing plant, or by the wheel manufacturer.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 84E005000 on 04/09/1984
- Component:
- Wheels
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1983 - 10/31/1983
- Affected:
- 1,038
- Defect:
- Improper welding between the disk and rim allows fatigue cracks after extended use.
- Correction:
- Wheels are being inspected and replaced where necessary.
- Notes:
- Vehicle category: light trucks; replacement part on ford e250 and e350 models.system: wheels; 16.5 x 6.75 degree drop center one piece tubeless wheels.consequences of defect: rim and tire assembly may separate with loss of air intire and resultant loss of control of the vehicle. an accident could result.
- Campaign:
- 84E026000 on 12/09/1984
- Component:
- Wheels:center section
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1984 - 08/31/1984
- Affected:
- 5,690
- Defect:
- A surface flaw which occurred during manufacture of the wheels may lead to a fold or crack under severe loading or extended use.
- Correction:
- Wheels will be inspected and replaced, if necessary, without charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle category: trucks and truck trailers.system: wheels; tubeless one-piece aluminum dual wheels, 15 inch 24.5 x 8.25.consequences of defect: the crack may result in gradual or rapid air loss,possibly causing loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Campaign:
- 85E012000 on 03/20/1985
- Component:
- Wheels:center section
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1984 - 01/31/1985
- Affected:
- 125
- Defect:
- Discs which had previously been stamped with part number 27125 for use with wheels having that part number were welded to rims for wheels having part number 27123. the discs used in both wheel assemblies are identical, the resulting part therefore is structurally correct. however, the 27126 wheel uses a 20x7.0 cr 5 degree beadseat rim and the 27123 wheel uses a 20x6.5 5 degree beadseat rim. a different size tire is used with each of these rims. consequence of defect: it would be possible to assemble an improper tire/wheel combination. results of this could be overheating and/or tire contact where used as duals. if this occurs the tire may fail and loss of control may be experienced.
- Correction:
- Replacement of wheels with incorrect stamping will be made at no cost to the consumer.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: buses class 8 over the highway trucks and their trailers. system: wheel/dual disc.
- Campaign:
- 85E030000 on 10/16/1985
- Component:
- Wheels:rim
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1984 - 05/31/1984
- Affected:
- 289
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Replace with new wheels at no cost to the consumer.
- Notes:
- Vehicle category: heavy duty trucks and trailers.system: wheels.
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