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NHTSA recall 02V239000

Equipment · Ford Motor Company

September 9, 2002report date
80,254units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Certain 4x2 sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." The rear tire pressure is incorrectly listed on the label for 4.2 vehicles.

Why it matters: Customers may inflate their rear tires based on the incorrect tire pressure information on the certification label.

The fix: A supplementary label will be sent to customers to place near the certification label to identify the appropriate rear tire pressure. The customer may also have the dealer install the label on the vehicle, if they so desire. Owner notification is expected to begin during September or October 2002.…

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2000 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Navigator.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 02V239000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.