NHTSA Recall # | 124531 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V824000 |
MFG Compaign # | FL-728 |
Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
Supplier | FREIGHTLINER |
Brand | FREIGHTLINER |
Model | CASCADIA |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
Date of notification | 14/12/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 24/01/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 10/10/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 15/11/16 |
Report created | 15/11/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 863 |
Defect summary | Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2017 freightliner cascadia, business class m2, and 122sd trucks manufactured january 24, 2016, to october 10, 2016 and equipped with goodyear g399a lhs 295/75r22. 5 load range g tires. The tires on the affected vehicles may have cured improperly, possibly resulting in a partial tread separation. |
Consequence summary | Partial tread separation can increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Goodyear will notify the owners of the affected freightliner vehicles and goodyear dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on december 14, 2016. To find a goodyear dealer, owners should contact goodyear consumer relations at 1-800-592-3267. Consumers may also contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-728. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |