NHTSA Recall 77V017000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V017000; Date: Feb. 9, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 Dodge Aspen; 1976 Plymouth Volare
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 2,967
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims". The tire pressure placards incorrectly specify the front tire pressure for maximum load conditions. As a result, tires could fail due to overloading.
How to Fix:
The owner will be sent the correct placard and has the option of installing it him/herself or having the dealer install it, free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: equipment; tire information placards. Consequences of defect: if tire failure occurs, loss of vehicle control and anaccident could occur. Note: to eliminate any potential for overloading of the front tires, theinflation pressure of the front tires should be set at 26 psi and maintained atthat level.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 29, 1977
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