Recall 05V-552
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2006 Buick Rainier and 25 other models: Equipment (other, labels).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 05V-552
- Reported
- December 7, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- 32,068 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.
The risk
A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-[removed], CADILLAC AT 1-[removed], CHEVROLET AT 1-[removed], GMC AT 1-[removed], HUMMER AT 1-[removed], PONTIAC AT 1-[removed], SATURN AT 1-[removed], OR ISUZU AT 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no. 05109.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Buick Rainier 2006
- Buick Terraza 2006
- Cadillac Escalade 2006
- Cadillac Escalade ESV 2006
- Cadillac Escalade EXT 2006
- Chevrolet Avalanche 2006
- Chevrolet Colorado 2006
- Chevrolet Express 2006
- Chevrolet SSR 2006
- Chevrolet Silverado 2006
- Chevrolet Suburban 2006
- Chevrolet Tahoe 2006
- Chevrolet Trailblazer 2006
- Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 2006
- Chevrolet Uplander 2006
- GMC Canyon 2006
- GMC Envoy 2006
- GMC Savana 2006
- GMC Sierra 2006
- GMC Yukon 2006
- GMC Yukon XL 2006
- Hummer H2 2006
- Hummer H3 2006
- Isuzu Ascender 2006
- Pontiac Montana 2006
- Saturn Relay 2006