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October 16, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V695000
Incorrect Tire Information on Label/FMVSS 110
Incorrect tire information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed or result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V695
Manufacturer Storyteller Overland
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 265
Summary
Storyteller Overland is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Transit Storyteller Mode LT motorhomes. The tire and loading information label may indicate an incorrect tire size and pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.”
Remedy
Storyteller Overland will mail corrected labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 24, 2023. Owners may contact Storyteller Overland customer service at 1-888-999-7442.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
On 9/8/2023, a customer identified a mistake with the tire label on their MODE LT. An investigation was opened to understand scope and consequence.
The Safety Committee met on 10/11/2023 to review the findings of the investigation and determined that a non-compliance with FMVSS labeling requirements was present on vehicles in commerce. Storyteller is not aware of any injuries or property damage as result of this issue.
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
STORYTELLER OVERLAND | MODE LT | 2022-2023 |
2 Associated Documents
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V695-2823.PDF 213.602KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V695-7244.pdf 645.893KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-695 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Storyteller Overland Submission Date : OCT 16, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-695 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Storyteller Overland Address : 428 Industrial Lane BIRMINGHAM AL 35211 Company phone : 9997442 Population : Number of potentially involved : 265 Estimated percentage with defect : 60 % Vehicle Alterer Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2023 Ford Transit Storyteller Mode LT Descriptive Information : Identified all 2022-2023 My Mode Lt’s using production records Production Dates : APR 12, 2022 – MAY 05, 2023 Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : Storyteller Overland, LLC has decided that certain MODE LT’s fail to comply with FMVSS 110 due to a population of misprinted labels listing incorrect tire size and pressure ratings. All MODE LT tire sizes should be listed as LT255/70R16 and tire pressure should be listed 57psi for the front tires and 75psi for the rear tires. FMVSS 1 : 110 – Tire selection and rims FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Using an incorrect tire size or improperly inflated tires may increase the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : The correct tire size and pressure was not entered in a portion of our label templates. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-695 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name : Tire and Loading Information Label Component Description : Tire and Loading Information Label Component Part Number : U07-114SL0-00413 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Storyteller Overland Address : 428 Industrial Ln Birmingham Alabama 35211 Country : United States Chronology : On 9/8/2023, a customer identified a mistake with the tire label on their MODE LT. An investigation was opened to understand scope and consequence. The Safety Committee met on 10/11/2023 to review the findings of the investigation and determined that a non-compliance with FMVSS labeling requirements was present on vehicles in commerce. Storyteller is not aware of any injuries or property damage as result of this issue. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Correct labels will be mailed to consumers. If the consumer would like a dealer to apply the label, the remedy will be performed at no cost to the consumer at a STO authorized location. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy label will identify the correct tire size and tire pressure requirements. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The recall condition was not discovered until after final production of the MY2023 MODE LT’s Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealer and owner notification letters will be sent within the 60-day requirement.. Planned Dealer Notification Date : NOV 24, 2023 – DEC 15, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : NOV 24, 2023 – DEC 15, 2023 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-695 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Purchaser Information : The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : Address : Country : Company Phone : * NR – Not Reported
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