Vehicle recall 05V138000 · April 5, 2005
2000-2004 Freightliner MT-45
Certain van chassis with single rear tires fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain van chassis with single rear tires 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 rear tire rating was incorrectly entered in the GAWR/GVWR calculation program on certain single rear tires. The rear GAWR and GVWR will be incorrect when the GAWR is limited by the tire capacity on chassis with these tires.
- Consequence
- This could cause premature tire tread wear or tire failure during normal driving which could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will mail new chassis identification labels with the correct GAWR, GVWR, and tire information. The recall began on September 12, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no. Fl-444.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V138000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 5, 2005
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-444
- Owner notification
- September 12, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
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