FREIGHTLINER FL60 1996: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FL60 | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1995-06-13 - 1996-02-20 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V002000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-05-14 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-01-05 | Date Added to Database: 1998-01-22 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 35 | ||
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Summary:
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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Consequence:
THE VEHICLE IS TOO HEAVY FOR THE TIRES INSTALLED RESULTING IN A TIRE SEPARATION. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABEL ON THESE VEHICLES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 567 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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