NHTSA recall 05V487000
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Utilimaster Aeromaster and 8 more
Reported Oct 17, 2005993 vehicles affectedUTILIMASTER CORPORATIONBuilt Aug 25, 2005 – Sep 30, 2005
The defect
Certain trucks fail to conform to the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the tire and loading information placard contains incorrect information regarding the maximum cargo carrying capacity.
The risk
Incorrect cargo carrying capacity information could lead to improper vehicle loading or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. the recall began on november 15, 2005. owners may contact utilimaster at 1-800-237-7806.