NHTSA recall 98V021000
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Ford Ranger
Reported Feb 2, 199811,500 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt May 28, 1997 – Jan 15, 1998
The defect
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."
The risk
The 16" tires could not be inflated on the specified 15x7.0j rim.
The remedy
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.