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1999 Ford F-150 recall: labels

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on January 8, 2002. It covers about 393 vehicles.

vehicles affected
393
reported
Jan 8, 2002
owners notified
Dec 20, 2001

Equipment: other: labels

What is wrong
Certain light duty pickup trucks equipped with a heavy duty service package fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." a typographical error occurred resulting in an incorrect tire size and pressure on the safety certification label for these vehicles.
Risk
If the tires are inflated to the pressure indicated on the label, the customer will experience a harsher ride.
Remedy
Owners will be sent a corrected tire information label and installation instructions. The customer may also have the dealer install the label on the vehicle, if they so desire. Owner notification began december 20, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.

Recall number 02V008000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 02V008000

Is there a recall on the 1999 Ford F-150 labels?

Yes. Recall 02V008000, reported on January 8, 2002, covers about 393 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V008000?

Owners will be sent a corrected tire information label and installation instructions. The customer may also have the dealer install the label on the vehicle, if they so desire. Owner notification began december 20, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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