NHTSA Recall 02V239000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V239000; Date: Sep. 9, 2002
Customers may inflate their rear tires based on the incorrect tire pressure information on the certification label.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Ford Expedition; 2000 Ford Navigator
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 80,254
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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