Recall 06V425000: 2005–2007 Sterling HX

Report received

Nov 2, 2006

Manufacturer

Freightliner llc

Potentially affected

380vehicles

Model years

2005–2007

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Sterling HX0 complaints
• 2006 Sterling HX0 complaints
• 2007 Sterling HX0 complaints