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NHTSA recall 96V027000

Equipment · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

February 5, 1996report date
2,500units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: The involved vehicles have tire/wheel specification information on the vehicle certification label which indicates a smaller size tire than required. This does not comply with label requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

Why it matters: Consequence of non-compliance: the smaller tires would not have sufficient load capacity for the vehicles specified gross weight rating, increasing the potential for a premature tire failure and an accident.

The fix: Owners will be mailed an overlay label with the correct tire/wheel certification information and instructions for installing the label on their vehicles. If owners prefer, their dealer can install the label for them.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

1996 Dodge Ram.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 96V027000.

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