Recall
Utilimaster Aeromaster — 05V487000
NHTSA ID
05V487000
Make
Utilimaster
Model
Aeromaster
Years Affected
2005
Recall Date
2005-10-17
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Units Affected
993
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.