1996 FORD EXPLORER RECALL - #96V161000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAS INCORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE DESIGNATIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 FORD EXPLORER |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
12/15/1995 - 3/11/1996 |
| Recalled on |
9/3/1996 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
12/11/1996 |
| # Affected |
134,770 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAS INCORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE DESIGNATIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." |
| Consequences |
INCORRECT INFLATION PRESSURES COULD CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE REAR TIRES. . |
| Corrective action |
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THESE LABELS. DEALERS CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 18, 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE CORRECT LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1996 FORD EXPLORER Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1996 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1996 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE, SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
1996 FORD EXPLORER Recall for TIRES, TREAD/BELT
1996 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION
1996 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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