NHTSA Recall 05V552000
Summary
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
Consequence
A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Buick | Rainier |
| 2006 | Buick | Terraza |
| 2006 | Cadillac | Escalade |
| 2006 | Cadillac | Escalade Esv |
| 2006 | Cadillac | Escalade Ext |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Avalanche |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Colorado |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Express |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Silverado |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | SSR |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Suburban |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Tahoe |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Trailblazer |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Trailblazer Ext |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Uplander |
| 2006 | GMC | Canyon |
| 2006 | GMC | Envoy |
| 2006 | GMC | Savana |
| 2006 | GMC | Sierra |
| 2006 | GMC | Yukon |
| 2006 | GMC | Yukon Xl |