Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
MT-45
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
05V138000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
This Could Cause Premature Tire Tread Wear Or Tire Failure During Normal Driving Which Could Cause A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20000728
End Of Manufacture
20041015
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
500
Date Owners Notified
20050912
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20050405
Make Campaign Number
FL-444
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
120