NHTSA Recall 96V027000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V027000; Date: Feb. 5, 1996
Consequence of non-compliance: the smaller tires would not have sufficient load capacity for the vehicles specified gross weight rating, increasing the potential for a premature tire failure and an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Dodge RAM
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 2,500
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles have tire/wheel specification information on the vehicle certification label which indicates a smaller size tire than required. This does not comply with label requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars. "
How to Fix:
Owners will be mailed an overlay label with the correct tire/wheel certification information and instructions for installing the label on their vehicles. If owners prefer, their dealer can install the label for them.
Recall Notes:
System: equipment; certification label. Vehicle description: light duty trucks and vans, 6800 and 9000 lb. Gvw only. Note: if you do not receive a new certification label within a reasonable time, contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 22, 1996
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