Recall 06V-425
FREIGHTLINER LLC recalled the 2005 to 2007 Sterling HX L-Line: Tires (bead).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 06V-425
- Reported
- November 2, 2006
- Vehicles affected
- 380 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain car haulers equipped with michelin 305/70r19.5 front tires on 19.5 x 8.25 steel wheels, the tire bead may have been damaged when the tire was mounted in the wheel if the rim was not properly lubricated. Air may escape through a damaged bead into the tire between the cord and the outer rubber and cause a sidewall blowout or tread separation. The tire may loose air rapidly.
The risk
Rapid loss of air in the tire will affect vehicle control and a crash may occur.
The fix
Dealers will remove the front tires from the wheels for inspection. Tires with damaged tire beads will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on march 14, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Freightliner recall no. Fl-485.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
- Sterling HX L-Line 2005 to 2007