Recall
Freightliner Fl-50 — 98V002000
NHTSA ID
98V002000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Fl-50
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1998-01-05
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Units Affected
35
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
Consequence
THE VEHICLE IS TOO HEAVY FOR THE TIRES INSTALLED RESULTING IN A TIRE SEPARATION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABEL ON THESE VEHICLES.