NHTSA Campaign 96V161000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Aug 29, 1996 · 134,770 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAS INCORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE DESIGNATIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence
INCORRECT INFLATION PRESSURES COULD CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE REAR TIRES. .
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THESE LABELS. DEALERS CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | AEROSTAR | 1996 | 134,770 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 1996 | 134,770 |
| FORD | F-150 | 1996 | 134,770 |
| FORD | F-150 | 1997 | 134,770 |
| FORD | F-250 | 1996 | 134,770 |
| FORD | F-250 | 1997 | 134,770 |
| FORD | F-350 | 1996 | 134,770 |
| FORD | RANGER | 1996 | 134,770 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 96V161000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.