Phoenix Zeus 305 (2017) – 17V698000

Defect Description For Recall

Phoenix Motorcars (Phoenix) Is Recalling Certain 2015 Zeus 300, And 2015-2017 Zeus 305 Shuttle Vans Built On A Ford E-350 Chassis. When The Vehicle Is Fully Loaded, It May Exceed The Gross Axle Weight Rating (Gawr) And The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr). As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 119, “New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars,” And Number 120, “Wheels And Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars.”

Make Of Vehicle

PHOENIX

Model Of Vehicle

ZEUS 305

Year

2017

Recall Campaign Number

17V698000

Component Description

Wheels:Rim

Effect Of Defect

If The Vehicle Is Loaded To Its MaximUM Passenger Capacity, The Rear Tires May Fail, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Phoenix Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And Replace All Of The Vehicle Wheels And Tires With Ones Of A Higher Load Rating, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 27, 2017. Owners May Contact Phoenix Customer Service At 1-909-987-0815.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Phoenix Motorcars

Start Of Manufacture

20141001

End Of Manufacture

20170831

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

45

Date Owners Notified

20181214

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Phoenix Motorcars

Date Report Received

20171103

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

119