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2000-2004 Mcneilus Atlantic Rfel recall: tires

Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on August 11, 2005. It covers about 107 vehicles.

vehicles affected
107
reported
Aug 11, 2005
owners notified
Sep 7, 2005

Tires

What is wrong
Certain concrete mixers and refuse trucks built on mack chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the wheels and tires do not match the capacity that the trucks would require.
Risk
Omission of the tire load range may lead to the installation of tires with load ranges not appropriate for vehicle use. A failure occurring in tires due to inappropriate load range may result in loss of control of the vehicle and a crash can occur.
Remedy
Dealers will supply new steer wheels and tires with a minimum 10,000 lb. Rating. The recall began on september 7, 2005. Owners may contact mcneilus at 507‑374‑6321.

Recall number 05V357000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V357000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2004 Mcneilus Atlantic Rfel tires?

Yes. Recall 05V357000, reported on August 11, 2005, covers about 107 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V357000?

Dealers will supply new steer wheels and tires with a minimum 10,000 lb. Rating. The recall began on september 7, 2005. Owners may contact mcneilus at 507‑374‑6321.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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