FREIGHTLINER FL-50 1996: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V002000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FL-50 | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-05-14 | 1998-01-05 | 1998-01-22 |
Production Dates: 1995-06-13 - 1996-02-20
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 35
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 567
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.
THE VEHICLE IS TOO HEAVY FOR THE TIRES INSTALLED RESULTING IN A TIRE SEPARATION.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABEL ON THESE VEHICLES.
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'.
