Sterling Recall 06V425000: Tires, Bead

NHTSA recall 06V425000 · announced November 2, 2006 · filed by Freightliner Llc · 380 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2005 Sterling Hx L-line
• 2006 Sterling Hx L-line
• 2007 Sterling Hx L-line

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.