NHTSA recall 98V002000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 98V002000 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Reported | 1998-01-05 |
| Owners notified | 1998-05-14 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Units potentially affected | 35 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK/TRAILERS. THE CERTIFICATION LABELS INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES ARE INCORRECT. THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING IS TOO HIGH FOR THE TIRES THAT WERE INSTALLED.
What can happen
THE VEHICLE IS TOO HEAVY FOR THE TIRES INSTALLED RESULTING IN A TIRE SEPARATION.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABEL ON THESE VEHICLES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 14, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 1995 FREIGHTLINER FL-50 | Built 1995-06-13 to 1996-02-20. |
|---|---|
| 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-50 | Built 1995-06-13 to 1996-02-20. |
| 1995 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 | Built 1995-06-13 to 1996-02-20. |
| 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 | Built 1995-06-13 to 1996-02-20. |
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