The defect
AN INCORRECT RIM FLAP HAS BEEN INSTALLED WHICH ALLOWS THE INNER TUBE TO PROTRUDE THROUGH THE RIM VALVE OPENING AND CAUSE A CHAFING CONDITION. THIS COULD LEAD TO RAPID LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRE.
The remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT RIM FLAP WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|
Components: WHEELS:RIM
Other wheels recalls in 1980
5 of the 167 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 1980 concerned the wheels; MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. filed 61 campaigns in all.
| 80V098000 24 Jul 1980 | ZIEMAN MFG. CO. |
| 80V085000 7 Jul 1980 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. |
| 80V072000 9 Jun 1980 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| 80V029000 19 Mar 1980 | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 1980