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Recall 2004 UNIMOG U500

FREIGHTLINER LLC

Component Description: TIRES

Defect Summary

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

Consequence Summary

VEHICLE OVER-LOADING AND TIRE UNDER-INFLATION WILL RESULT IN VEHICLE ROLLOVER AND INJURY TO OCCUPANT.

Corrective Summary

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.


Made between 11/1/2002 and 9/30/2004

Potential Number of Units Affected: 45

Date Owner Notified by Mfr: 12/3/2004

Recall Initiator: MFR

NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V537000


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