2003 UNIMOG U500 Recall - Campaign #04V537000

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2003 UNIMOG U500 RECALL - #04V537000

RECALL FOR TIRES

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN 365/85 R20 TIRES, THE TIRES MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE MAXIMUM LOAD AND MAXIMUM SPEED RATINGS.

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Vehicle 2003 UNIMOG U500 Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER LLC Manufactured between 11/1/2002 - 9/30/2004 Recalled on 11/8/2004 Influenced by FREIGHTLINER LLC Owners Notified on 12/3/2004 # Affected 45 Recalled for TIRES Description ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN 365/85 R20 TIRES, THE TIRES MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE MAXIMUM LOAD AND MAXIMUM SPEED RATINGS. Consequences VEHICLE OVER-LOADING AND TIRE UNDER-INFLATION WILL RESULT IN VEHICLE ROLLOVER AND INJURY TO OCCUPANT. Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIRES WITH MICHELIN 395/85 R20, AND AN UPDATED GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GAWR) CERTIFICATION LABEL WILL BE AFFIXED TO THE VEHICLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 3, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. Notes FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO.FL-434.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). See also 2003 UNIMOG U500 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2003 UNIMOG U500 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE 2003 UNIMOG U500 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS 2003 UNIMOG U500 Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 2003 UNIMOG U500 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION