Other: labelsRecall 77V-017 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 77V-017 covers 2,967 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on February 9, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V017000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS". THE TIRE PRESSURE PLACARDS INCORRECTLY SPECIFY THE FRONT TIRE PRESSURE FOR MAXIMUM LOAD CONDITIONS. AS A RESULT, TIRES COULD FAIL DUE TO OVERLOADING.
The fix
THE OWNER WILL BE SENT THE CORRECT PLACARD AND HAS THE OPTION OF INSTALLING IT HIM/HERSELF OR HAVING THE DEALER INSTALL IT, FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; TIRE INFORMATION PLACARDS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF TIRE FAILURE OCCURS, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.NOTE: TO ELIMINATE ANY POTENTIAL FOR OVERLOADING OF THE FRONT TIRES, THEINFLATION PRESSURE OF THE FRONT TIRES SHOULD BE SET AT 26 PSI AND MAINTAINED ATTHAT LEVEL.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.