Setting the correct tire inflation pressure is an important step in the pre-delivery process and during...

Bulletin number

SSM 46153

Component

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Summary

Setting the correct tire inflation pressure is an important step in the pre-delivery process and during routine maintenance intervals. Recent customer clinics revealed that most every vehicle in the clinics had the tire pressures set incorrectly. Tire pressures from the factory are not set to the correct specification. Maintaining the correct tire pressure is key to the ride characteristics of the vehicle and affects ride quality, handling, load capacity and tire wear. The recommended pressure settings can be found on the tire information label in the driver's side front door jam. Do not use the tire pressures listed on the sidewall of the tires. Maintaining the tire pressure is part of normal maintenance. It should be rechecked monthly, per the owner guide and during the recommended tire rotation intervals.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 116 complaints in the tires category.