Make : MARK III | Model : DODGE VAN | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19920101 - 19981116 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V322000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19991220 | Date Received by ODI: 19991123 | Date Added to Database: 19991123 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 37078 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DODGE FULL SIZE CONVERSION VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE TIRE SIZE INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." |
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Consequence:
IF INCORRECT TIRE INFORMATION IS GIVEN, UNDERRATED TIRES COULD BE PLACED ON THE TRUCK CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR OR, IN EXTREME CASES, POSSIBLE TIRE BLOWOUTS. |
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Remedy:
MARK III HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. OWNERS WERE TO BE PROVIDED WITH AN OVERLAY CERTIFICATION LABEL WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. |
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Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 120 | |
Notes:
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