2007 Sterling Hx L-line Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V425000
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-485
Manufactured Begin Date: August 19th, 2004
Manufactured End Date: September 29th, 2006
Date of Owner Notification: March 23rd, 2007

Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN CAR HAULERS EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN 305/70R19.5 FRONT TIRES ON 19.5 X 8.25 STEEL WHEELS, THE TIRE BEAD MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN THE TIRE WAS MOUNTED IN THE WHEEL IF THE RIM WAS NOT PROPERLY LUBRICATED. AIR MAY ESCAPE THROUGH A DAMAGED BEAD INTO THE TIRE BETWEEN THE CORD AND THE OUTER RUBBER AND CAUSE A SIDEWALL BLOWOUT OR TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE MAY LOOSE AIR RAPIDLY.

Consequence Summary:
RAPID LOSS OF AIR IN THE TIRE WILL AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FRONT TIRES FROM THE WHEELS FOR INSPECTION. TIRES WITH DAMAGED TIRE BEADS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Notes:
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-485.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.