MERCEDES BENZ TOWN CAR 2000: TIRES
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : TOWN CAR | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 1997-09-19 - 2000-09-26 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V356000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2001-01-10 | Date Received by ODI: 2000-12-12 | Date Added to Database: 2000-12-15 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00S51 | ||
| Component: TIRES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10000 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN LIMOUSINES STRETCHED OVER 60 INCHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES," AND NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." |
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Consequence:
THE VEHICLE WEIGHT COULD EXCEED THE MAXIMUM LOAD RATING FOR THE TIRE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PREMATURE TIRE WEAR OR BLOWOUT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL 5 TIRES "INCLUDING THE SPARE TIRE" WITH MICHELIN TIRES "225/70R16 107T REINFORCED WHITE SIDEWALL" WITH A SUFFICIENTLY HIGHER LOAD RATING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-248-0186. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 109 | |
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Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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