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.
Utilimaster Corporation – TIRE INFORMATION LABEL/FMVSS 110
| Report Received Date | 10/17/2005 |
| NHTSA ID | 05V487000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 993 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=05V487000) |
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