NHTSA Recall 05V138000: Labels (equipment)
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 500 vehicles. It affects 2000–2004 Freightliner MT-45.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V138000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-444 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | April 5, 2005 |
| Owner notification | September 12, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V138000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.