Sterling · Canada · Crit
Sterling L-Line Car Hauler: Tires
Affects Sterling L-Line Car Hauler · 2005–2007 — about 40 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain trucks, the front tire bead may have been damaged during vehicle assembly. 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. Rapid air loss can adversely affect vehicle control and cause a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace affected tires.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational