Tire Safety Information - Allmand NIGHT-LITE GR Série Manuel D'utilisation

to: www.tc.gc.ca/recalls (English) www.tc.gc.ca/rappels
(French); or write to: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety
Directorate Defect Investigations and Recalls Division, 80
Noel Street, Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1
Reporting Safety Defects to Allmand
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a
situation like this, notify Allmand. Contact the Allmand service
department at 1-800-562-1373, go to www.allmand.com,
or write to: Allmand Bros., Inc.P.O. Box 888 Holdrege, NE
68949

Tire Safety Information

The following section contains tire safety information as
required by 49 CFR 575.6. It will cover the following:
(i) Tire labeling, including a description and explanation of
each marking on the tires provided with the vehicle, and
information about the location of the Tire Identification
Number (TIN);
(ii) Recommended tire inflation pressure, including a
description and explanation of:
(A) Recommended cold tire inflation pressure,
(B) The vehicle placard and tire inflation pressure label
and their location in the vehicle,
(C) Adverse safety consequences of underinflation
(including tire failure), and
(D) Measuring and adjusting air pressure to achieve
proper inflation;
(iii) Glossary of tire terminology, including ''cold tire pressure,''
''maximum inflation pressure,'' and ''recommended inflation
pressure,'' and other non-technical terms;
(iv) Tire care, including maintenance and safety practices;
(v) Vehicle load limits, including a description and explanation
of:
(A) Locating and understanding load limit information, total
load capacity, seating capacity, towing capacity, and cargo
capacity,
(B) Calculating total and cargo load capacities with varying
seating configurations including quantitative examples
showing/illustrating how the vehicle's cargo and luggage
capacity decreases as the combined number and size of
occupants increases,
(C) Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load
capabilities,
(D) Adverse safety consequences of overloading on
handling and stopping and on tires.
1. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit— Trailer
Determining the load limits of a trailer includes more than
understanding the load limits of the tires alone. On all trailers
there is a Federal certification / VIN label that is located
on the forward half of the left (road) side of the unit. This
certification / VIN label will indicate the trailer's Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR). This is the most weight the fully
loaded trailer can weigh. It will also provide the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR). This is the most a particular axle can
weigh. If there are multiple axles, the GAWR of each axle will
be provided.
If your trailer has a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less, there
is a vehicle placard located in the same location as the
certification label described above. This placard provides tire
and loading information. In addition, this placard will show a
statement regarding maximum cargo capacity. Cargo can be
added to the trailer, up to the maximum weight specified on
the placard. The combined weight of the cargo is provided as
a single number. In any case, remember: the total weight of a
fully loaded trailer can not exceed the stated GVWR.
For trailers with living quarters installed, the weight of water
and propane also need to be considered. The weight of fully
filled propane containers is considered part of the weight of
the trailer before it is loaded with cargo, and is not considered
part of the disposable cargo load. Water however, is a
disposable cargo weight and is treated as such. If there is
a fresh water storage tank of 100 gallons, this tank when
filled would weigh about 800 pounds. If more cargo is being
transported, water can be off-loaded to keep the total amount
of cargo added to the vehicle within the limits of the GVWR
so as not to overload the vehicle. Understanding this flexibility
will allow you, the owner, to make choices that fit your travel
needs.
When loading your cargo, be sure it is distributed evenly to
prevent overloading front to back and side to side. Heavy
items should be placed low and as close to the axle positions
as reasonable. Too many items on one side may overload
a tire. The best way to know the actual weight of the vehicle
is to weigh it at a public scale. Talk to your dealer to discuss
the weighing methods needed to capture the various weights
related to the trailer. This would include the weight empty or
unloaded, weights per axle, wheel, hitch or king-pin, and total
weight.
Excessive loads and / or underinflation cause tire overloading
and, as a result, abnormal tire flexing occurs. This situation
can generate an excessive amount of heat within the tire.
Excessive heat may lead to tire failure. It is the air pressure
that enables a tire to support the load, so proper inflation
is critical. The proper air pressure may be found on the
certification / VIN label and/or on the Tire Placard. This value
should never exceed the maximum cold inflation pressure
stamped on the tire.
1.1 Trailers 10,000 Pounds (4536 kg) GVWR or less
(1) Locate the statement "The weight of cargo should never
exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on your vehicle's placard.
(2) This figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity.
(3) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity.
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