Recall 06V425000 — TIRES:BEAD Defect in 2005-2007 STERLING HX L-LINE
RECALL This recall affects up to 380 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V425000 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 380 |
| Component | TIRES:BEAD |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
RAPID LOSS OF AIR IN THE TIRE WILL AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for STERLING
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V370000 | 2005 STERLING ACTERRA | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 741 | |
| 20V214000 | 2007 STERLING AT9500 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 63,175 | |
| 16V418000 | 2009 STERLING BULLET 5500 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2,601 | |
| 16V880000 | 2008 STERLING BULLET | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 235 | |
| 15V361000 | 2009 STERLING BULLET | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2,601 | |
| 13V605000 | 2009 STERLING BULLET | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 2,564 | |
| 15V343000 | 2008 STERLING LT8500 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3,200 | |
| 14V080000 | 2008 STERLING LT8500 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3,258 | |
| 12V576000 | 2007 STERLING 360 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1,601 | |
| 12V405000 | 2012 STERLING 9500 | EQUIPMENT | 1,663 |