Defect Description For Recall
Certain Concrete Mixers And Refuse Trucks Built On Mack Chassis 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 Wheels And Tires Do Not Match The Capacity That The Trucks Would Require.
Make Of Vehicle
MCNEILUS
Model Of Vehicle
ATLANTIC RFEL
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
05V357000
Component Description
Tires
Effect Of Defect
Omission Of The Tire Load Range May Lead To The Installation Of Tires With Load Ranges Not Appropriate For Vehicle Use. A Failure Occurring In Tires Due To Inappropriate Load Range May Result In Loss Of Control Of The Vehicle And A Crash Can Occur.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Supply New Steer Wheels And Tires With A MinimUM 10,000 Lb. Rating. The Recall Began On September 7, 2005. Owners May Contact Mcneilus At 507-374-6321.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
20000323
End Of Manufacture
20041231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
107
Date Owners Notified
20050907
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc.
Date Report Received
20050811
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
120