Other: labelsRecall 92V-123 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 92V-123 covers 29,052 Ford vehicles for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on August 24, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V123000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE TIRE CERTIFICATION LABELS INCORRECTLY IDENTIFY THE VEHICLE TIRE REQUIREMENTS AS P235/75R15 SL (STANDARD LOAD), RATHER THAN AS P235/75R15 XL (EXTRA LOAD).
The risk
THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DO NOTCOMPLY WITH FMVSS 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THANPASSENGER CARS." INCORRECT TIRE SELECTION COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN FAILURE OFA TIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
CORRECT TIRE INFORMATION LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED TO THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED THAT DEALERS CAN INSTALL THE LABEL PROVIDED IF THEY PREFER.
SYSTEM: SAFETY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION LABELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS.
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 September 1, 1991 to February 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.