| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : MT-45 | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20000728 - 20041015 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V138000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050405 | Date Added to Database: 20050407 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-444 | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 500 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE TREAD WEAR OR TIRE FAILURE DURING NORMAL DRIVING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL MAIL NEW CHASSIS IDENTIFICATION LABELS WITH THE CORRECT GAWR, GVWR, AND TIRE INFORMATION. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON MAY 15, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 120 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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