NHTSA recall 03V505000
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Dodge Caravan and 2 more
Reported Dec 10, 200335,692 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number C41Built Jul 1, 1999 – Jul 31, 2000
The defect
On certain minivans and 4X2 pickup trucks, the vehicle certification label may have gross axle weight ratings (gawr) that exceed the maximum tire load capacity as defined in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
The risk
Improperly loading your vehicle can cause tire failure and result in a crash.
The remedy
Owners will be provided with vehicle certification label overlays containing corrected information relative to vehicle gawr and tire size. owner notification began march 1, 2004. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.