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Overloading could affect vehicle handling, stopping distance, vehicle and tire as shown in the following. This could lead to an accident and possibly result in severe personal injury.

● Vehicle stability will deteriorate.
● Heavy and/or high-mounted loads could increase the risk of rollover.
● Stopping distance will increase.
● Brakes could overheat and fail.
● Suspension, bearings, axles and other parts of the body could break or experience accelerated wear that will shorten vehicle life.
● Tires could fail.
● Tread separation could occur.
● Tire could separate from its rim.

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