Sterling Hx L-line 2006
Model Hx L-line made in 2006 by Sterling got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning tires .
Model 2006
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| TIRES - BEAD | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V425000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 08/19/2004 to 09/29/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 380 | 03/23/2007 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 11/02/2006 | 11/06/2006 | |||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-485.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||