Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #06V425000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V425000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 380 affected units, DAMAGED TIRE BEAD, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain car haulers equipped with michelin 305/70r19.5 front tires on 19.5 x 8.25 steel wheels, the tire bead may have been damaged when the tire was mounted in the wheel if the rim was not properly lubricated. air may escape through a damaged bead into the tire between the cord and the outer rubber and cause a sidewall blowout or tread separation. the tire may loose air rapidly.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the front tires from the wheels for inspection. tires with damaged tire beads will be replaced free of charge. the recall began on march 14, 2007. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V425000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2006-11-02T00:00:00

Subject: Damaged tire bead

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 380

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-485

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain car haulers equipped with michelin 305/70r19.5 front tires on 19.5 x 8.25 steel wheels, the tire bead may have been damaged when the tire was mounted in the wheel if the rim was not properly lubricated. air may escape through a damaged bead into the tire between the cord and the outer rubber and cause a sidewall blowout or tread separation. the tire may loose air rapidly.

Consequence Summary: Rapid loss of air in the tire will affect vehicle control and a crash may occur.

Corrective Action: Dealers will remove the front tires from the wheels for inspection. tires with damaged tire beads will be replaced free of charge. the recall began on march 14, 2007. 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: 06V425000

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Created At: 1742808662

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