Recall 98V-021
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1998 Ford Ranger: Equipment (other, labels).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-021
- Reported
- February 2, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 11,500 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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."
The risk
The 16" tires could not be inflated on the specified 15x7.0j rim.
The fix
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.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began july 6, 1998. Owners who do not receive the correct label within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ford Ranger 1998