2005 UTILIMASTER TRADEMASTER RECALL - #05V487000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION PLACARD CONTAINS INCORRECT INFORMATION REGARDING THE MAXIMUM CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2005 UTILIMASTER TRADEMASTER |
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| Manufacturer |
UTILIMASTER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
8/25/2005 - 9/30/2005 |
| Recalled on |
10/19/2005 |
| Influenced by |
UTILIMASTER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
11/15/2005 |
| # Affected |
993 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION PLACARD CONTAINS INCORRECT INFORMATION REGARDING THE MAXIMUM CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY. |
| Consequences |
INCORRECT CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY INFORMATION COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW TIRE INFORMATION PLACARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UTILIMASTER AT 1-800-237-7806. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2005 UTILIMASTER TRADEMASTER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
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