EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Aug 2, 1995
43 units potentially affected
The defect: THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT TIRE, WHEEL, AND INFLATION INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE FINAL STAGE MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATION LABEL. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VHEICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
The risk: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: INCORRECT INFLATION OF TIRES CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE UNEVEN TIRE WEAR WHICH CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CORRECTED FINAL STAGE MANUFACTURER CERTIFICATION LABEL.
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