2004 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2004 UNIMOG U500 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
2004 UNIMOG U500 Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2004 UNIMOG U500 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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