Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #02V239000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V239000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 80,254 affected units, FORD/FMVSS 120/LABEL, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain 4x2 sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the rear tire pressure is incorrectly listed on the label for 4.2 vehicles.

Corrective Action

A supplementary label will be sent to customers to place near the certification label to identify the appropriate rear tire pressure. the customer may also have the dealer install the label on the vehicle, if they so desire. owner notification is expected to begin during september or october 2002. owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V239000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2002-09-09T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/fmvss 120/label
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 80,254

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 02L10
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain 4x2 sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the rear tire pressure is incorrectly listed on the label for 4.2 vehicles.
Consequence Summary: Customers may inflate their rear tires based on the incorrect tire pressure information on the certification label.
Corrective Action: A supplementary label will be sent to customers to place near the certification label to identify the appropriate rear tire pressure. the customer may also have the dealer install the label on the vehicle, if they so desire. owner notification is expected to begin during september or october 2002. owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 02V239000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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