NHTSA Recall 06V425000: Bead (tires)
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 380 vehicles. It affects 2005–2007 Sterling Hx L-Line.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V425000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-485 |
| Component | TIRES › BEAD |
| Report received | November 2, 2006 |
| Owner notification | March 23, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain car haulers equipped with michelin 305/70r19.5 front tires on 19.5 x 8.25 steel wheels, the tire bead may have been damaged when the tire was mounted in the wheel if the rim was not properly lubricated. Air may escape through a damaged bead into the tire between the cord and the outer rubber and cause a sidewall blowout or tread separation. The tire may loose air rapidly.
Safety risk
Rapid loss of air in the tire will affect vehicle control and a crash may occur.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the front tires from the wheels for inspection. Tires with damaged tire beads will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on march 14, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-485.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 06V425000
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.