Safety Recall NHTSA · 85E018000 Reported May 20, 1985

Wheels:disc:spider

Nmb Corp. · Wheels · 24,240 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
85E018000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Wheels
Vehicles Affected
24,240
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
May 20, 1985

Defect Summary

Improper shaping of bolt hole countersink as well as countersink being too shallow and eccentric to the bolt hole in some cases causing lug nut to lose proper torque. consequence of defect: when lug nuts lose proper torque it causes cracks to develop in disc wheel which could fail and fall off causing vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Wheels will be inspected and repaired or replaced as necessary.

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 Nmb Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 85E018000 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 85E018000

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

What is recall 85E018000?

NHTSA recall 85E018000 was issued by Nmb Corp. on May 20, 1985. It addresses: Wheels:disc:spider. The recall affects approximately 24,240 vehicles, with the defect involving the Wheels component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nmb Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 85E018000 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.