NHTSA Recall 01V365000
Filed by General Motors, LLC. Component: Tires. Reported 2001-12-04. An estimated 115 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON 19060S SINGLE SPEED REAR AXLES AND MICHELIN 245/70R19.5G XZE TIRES ON THE REAR WHEELS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE TIRE MARKINGS DO NOT SHOW ADEQUATE LOAD CAPACITY TO MEET THE VEHICLE DRIVE AXLE GAWR AS SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD.
What the manufacturer will do
MICHELIN WILL REPLACE THE TIRES ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MICHELIN AT 1-800-887-0662.
Manufacturer campaign number: 01074
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).