Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V138000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V138000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 500 affected units, FMVSS 120/ TIRE INFORMATION RATING, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain van chassis with single rear tires fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the rear tire rating was incorrectly entered in the gawr/gvwr calculation program on certain single rear tires. the rear gawr and gvwr will be incorrect when the gawr is limited by the tire capacity on chassis with these tires.

Corrective Action

Dealers will mail new chassis identification labels with the correct gawr, gvwr, and tire information. the recall began on september 12, 2005. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V138000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2005-04-05T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 120/ tire information rating

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-444

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain van chassis with single rear tires fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the rear tire rating was incorrectly entered in the gawr/gvwr calculation program on certain single rear tires. the rear gawr and gvwr will be incorrect when the gawr is limited by the tire capacity on chassis with these tires.

Consequence Summary: This could cause premature tire tread wear or tire failure during normal driving which could cause a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will mail new chassis identification labels with the correct gawr, gvwr, and tire information. the recall began on september 12, 2005. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V138000

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