NHTSA recall 99V-039 (99V039000)

equipment recall reported March 1, 1999 - about 32,240 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V039000
Also written as: 99V-039
Manufacturer number: 99S03
Reported: March 1, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~32,240
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4X4 VEHICLES WITH OFF ROAD AND HIGH FGAWR OPTION PACKAGES, AND 4X2 VEHICLES WITH SPORT OPTION PACKAGE. THE TIRE AND RIM IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION IS INCORRECT ON THE CERTIFICATION LABELS FOR THESE VEHICLES. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."

Why it is dangerous

IF INCORRECT TIRE INFORMATION IS GIVEN, UNDERRATED TIRES COULD BE PLACED ON THE TRUCK CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR OR, IN EXTREME CASES, POSSIBLE TIRE BLOWOUTS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REVISED LABEL OVERLAY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-039 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford F-150 - 1999

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