Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #98V021000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V021000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 11,500 affected units, FORD/FMVSS 120, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: light duty four-wheel drive pickup trucks equipped with off-road option. the tire and rim identification information is incorrect on these vehicles. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

Corrective Action

Owners will be sent a safety certificaiton label partial overlay which will contain the correct rim size, and instructions for affixing this label to the vehicle. if an owner so desires, their ford dealer can install the label for them.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V021000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 1998-02-02T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/fmvss 120
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 11,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: light duty four-wheel drive pickup trucks equipped with off-road option. the tire and rim identification information is incorrect on these vehicles. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
Consequence Summary: The 16" tires could not be inflated on the specified 15x7.0j rim.
Corrective Action: Owners will be sent a safety certificaiton label partial overlay which will contain the correct rim size, and instructions for affixing this label to the vehicle. if an owner so desires, their ford dealer can install the label for them.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 98V021000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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