Safety Recall NHTSA · 79E022000 Reported November 1, 1979

Wheels

Firestone Steel Prod. Co. · N/A · 829 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
79E022000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
829
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
November 1, 1979

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealer will remove improper stamping and replace with the correct stamping.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Firestone Steel Prod. Co. dealer and reference recall ID 79E022000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 79E022000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 79E022000?

NHTSA recall 79E022000 was issued by Firestone Steel Prod. Co. on November 1, 1979. It addresses: Wheels. The recall affects approximately 829 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Firestone Steel Prod. Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79E022000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.