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1998 Ford Ranger recall: labels

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on February 2, 1998. It covers about 11,500 vehicles.

vehicles affected
11,500
reported
Feb 2, 1998
owners notified
Jul 6, 1998

Equipment: other: labels

What is wrong
Vehicle description: light duty four-wheel drive pickup trucks equipped with off-road option. The tire and rim identification information is incorrect on these vehicles. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
Risk
The 16" tires could not be inflated on the specified 15x7.0j rim.
Remedy
Owners will be sent a safety certificaiton label partial overlay which will contain the correct rim size, and instructions for affixing this label to the vehicle. If an owner so desires, their ford dealer can install the label for them.

Recall number 98V021000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 98V021000

Is there a recall on the 1998 Ford Ranger labels?

Yes. Recall 98V021000, reported on February 2, 1998, covers about 11,500 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V021000?

Owners will be sent a safety certificaiton label partial overlay which will contain the correct rim size, and instructions for affixing this label to the vehicle. If an owner so desires, their ford dealer can install the label for them.

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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