NHTSA Recall 98V002000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V002000; Date: Jan. 5, 1998
The vehicle is too heavy for the tires installed resulting in a tire separation.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Freightliner Fl-50; 1996 Freightliner Fl-50; 1995 Freightliner Fl-60; 1996 Freightliner Fl-60
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 35
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a corrected certification label on these vehicles.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 14, 1998
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