What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2005081
- Recall date
- 29 March 2005
- Make
- Freightliner Custom Chassis (fccc)
- Models
- MT55 Van Chassis
- Model years
- 2000 to 2004
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Label
- Raised as
- Compliance Mfr
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 120.3. The rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) printed on the vehicle compliance label is greater than the rear tire capacity. The correct GAWR and GVWR will be exceeded if the vehicle is loaded to the rear GAWR and GVWR shown on the labels. Correction: Updated compliance labels and installation instructions will be mailed to owners. Note: Further evaluation revealed that only U.S. vehicles are affected.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2005081.