Other: labelsRecall 79V-040 · 1979 American Motors Concord
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 79V-040 covers 7,700 1979 American Motors Concord for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on January 30, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V040000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
INFORMATION ON TIRE AIR PRESSURE PLACARDS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE INCORRECT. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM WITH FEDERAL MOTOR SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS".
The fix
DEALERS WILL MAIL CORRECTED TIRE PLACARDS TO ALL OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INCORRECT INFORMATION ON THE TIRE AIR PRESSURE PLACARDSMAY LEAD TO OVER-INFLATION OR UNDER-INFLATION IN AN OVERLOADED CONDITION,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRES, LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 1978 to November 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.