THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO
— Recall Campaign #77V017000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,967 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
77V017000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 09, 1977 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 77V017000 |
| Units affected: | 2,967 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.