2006 Sterling Hx L-line Recall Information and Defects
The 2006 Sterling Hx L-line has 1 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and FREIGHTLINER LLC. These critical defects primarily concern bead. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
Quick Jump to Recalls (1 Defects)
Defect #1: Bead Malfunction (MFR Campaign: FL-485)
NHTSA ID: 06V425000 | MFR Campaign Number: FL-485
Posted on: 2006-11-06
Description
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
Rapid loss of air in the tire will affect vehicle control and a crash may occur.
Corrective Action
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
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
