FEDERAL MOTORS INC.: Safety Recalls in 1985

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by FEDERAL MOTORS INC. in 1985. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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1985

1986

December 18, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WHEELS

INCORRECT BUDD WHEELS OF A LOWER THAN REQUIRED LOAD RATING WERE INSTALLED ON SOME TRUCKS. THE INSTALLATION OF THESE WHEELS CAUSES THE FIRE TRUCKS TO BE IN NONCOMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 120 AND MAY FAIL DURING USE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE LOW LOAD RATING WHEELS ARE INSTALLED THEY MAY BREAK DURING USE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. NOTE: TRUCKS SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL CORRECTIVE ACTION IS COMPLETED.

NHTSA ID: 85V166000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 10

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

INSTALL PROPER WHEELS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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