NHTSA recall 96V027000
Equipment › Other › Labels
Dodge RAM
Reported Feb 5, 19962,500 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Jul 1, 1995 – Sep 1, 1995
The defect
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."
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.