Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V487000 Reported October 17, 2005

Tire information label/fmvss 110

Q: What is recall 05V487000?

NHTSA recall 05V487000 was issued by Utilimaster Corporation on October 17, 2005. It addresses: Tire information label/fmvss 110. The recall affects approximately 993 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Utilimaster Corporation · Equipment · 993 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05V487000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Utilimaster Corporation

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

993

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 17, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain trucks fail to conform to the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the tire and loading information placard contains incorrect information regarding the maximum cargo carrying capacity.

Safety Consequence

Incorrect cargo carrying capacity information could lead to improper vehicle loading or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. the recall began on november 15, 2005. owners may contact utilimaster at 1-800-237-7806.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Utilimaster Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 05V487000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 05V487000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V487000?

NHTSA recall 05V487000 was issued by Utilimaster Corporation on October 17, 2005. It addresses: Tire information label/fmvss 110. The recall affects approximately 993 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Utilimaster Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V487000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.