NHTSA recall 98V-021 (98V021000)

equipment recall reported February 2, 1998 - about 11,500 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V021000
Also written as: 98V-021
Reported: February 2, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~11,500
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

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."

Why it is dangerous

THE 16" TIRES COULD NOT BE INFLATED ON THE SPECIFIED 15X7.0J RIM.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-021 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Ranger - 1998

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