NHTSA Campaign Id 95V037000; Date: Feb. 28, 1995
Consequence of non-compliance: the incorrectly sized rear tire would not have sufficient load capacity for the vehicle's specified gross axle weight rating, increasing the potential for premature tire failure.
1995 Ford Aerostar
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 12,000
The certification label on these vehicles have incorrect rear tire sizes listed. P215/70r14sl should be p215/75r14sl. This does not comply with fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars. "
Owners will be mailed a supplementary label containing the correct rear tire information and instructions for installing the label on their vehicles. If owners prefer, their dealer can install the label for them.
System:equipment; certification label. Vehicle description: passenger vans. Note: if you do not receive a new supplementary certification label within a reasonable amount of time, contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 7, 1995
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