FORD EXPLORER 1996: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V161000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | EXPLORER | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-12-11 | 1996-08-29 | 1996-09-03 |
Production Dates: 1995-12-15 - 1996-03-11
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 134770
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 120
THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAS INCORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE DESIGNATIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
INCORRECT INFLATION PRESSURES COULD CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE REAR TIRES. .
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THESE LABELS. DEALERS CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 18, 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE CORRECT LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
