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.