NHTSA Recall 05V357000: Tires
MCNEILUS TRUCK & MANUFACTURING reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 107 vehicles. It affects 2000–2004 McNeilus Atlantic Rfel.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V357000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TIRES |
| Report received | August 11, 2005 |
| Owner notification | September 7, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V357000
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.