1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-50 RECALL - #98V002000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
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.
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| Vehicle |
1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-50 |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
6/13/1995 - 2/20/1996 |
| Recalled on |
1/22/1998 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
5/14/1998 |
| # Affected |
35 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THE VEHICLE IS TOO HEAVY FOR THE TIRES INSTALLED RESULTING IN A TIRE SEPARATION. |
| Corrective action |
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). |
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