Safety Recall NHTSA · 80E013000 Reported June 23, 1980

Wheels

Kelsey-hayes Company · N/A · 56 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
80E013000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
56
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
June 23, 1980

Defect Summary

Certain vehicles may have been equipped with the wrong size wheels. These wheels have a lower load carrying capacity which could lead to trailer overloading, rim material separation in the bead seat area, loss of air and possible separation of tire and rim from the trailer.

Corrective Action

Owners should inspect their wheels, including the spare, for a marking of "15 x 5". These will be replaced by "15 x 6" wheels without charge to owners.

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 Kelsey-hayes Company dealer and reference recall ID 80E013000 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 80E013000

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

What is recall 80E013000?

NHTSA recall 80E013000 was issued by Kelsey-hayes Company on June 23, 1980. It addresses: Wheels. The recall affects approximately 56 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kelsey-hayes Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 80E013000 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.