FORD F-150 1999: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V008000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-150 | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-12-20 | 2002-01-08 | 2002-01-11 |
Production Dates: 1998-08-04 - 1999-08-12
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 01L07
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 393
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 575
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 120
CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A HEAVY DUTY SERVICE PACKAGE FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR OCCURRED RESULTING IN AN INCORRECT TIRE SIZE AND PRESSURE ON THE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL FOR THESE VEHICLES.
IF THE TIRES ARE INFLATED TO THE PRESSURE INDICATED ON THE LABEL, THE CUSTOMER WILL EXPERIENCE A HARSHER RIDE.
OWNERS WILL BE SENT A CORRECTED TIRE INFORMATION LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE CUSTOMER MAY ALSO HAVE THE DEALER INSTALL THE LABEL ON THE VEHICLE, IF THEY SO DESIRE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
