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Firestone Wheels recall
Recalled November 1, 1979 · NHTSA recall 79E022000 · Firestone
Remedy
DEALER WILL REMOVE IMPROPER STAMPING AND REPLACE WITH THE CORRECT STAMPING.
Units
829 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALER WILL REMOVE IMPROPER STAMPING AND REPLACE WITH THE CORRECT STAMPING.
Product
Firestone FIRESTONE
Manufacturer(s)
FIRESTONE STEEL PROD. CO.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →