Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
STERLING
Model Of Vehicle
HX L-LINE
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V425000
Component Description
Tires:Bead
Effect Of Defect
Rapid Loss Of Air In The Tire Will Affect Vehicle Control And A Crash May Occur.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20040819
End Of Manufacture
20060929
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
380
Date Owners Notified
20070323
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20061102
Make Campaign Number
FL-485