Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
Your vehicle's certification label may have incorrect information about the maximum weight your tires can handle. This label affects the information about your vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) and tire size.
Risk if Unfixed
If you overload your vehicle, the tires could fail, leading to a crash.
Free Fix
You'll receive a new certification label with corrected information, free of charge. You should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-992-1997 to begin the process.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS AND 4X2 PICKUP TRUCKS, THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL MAY HAVE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GAWR) THAT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TIRE LOAD CAPACITY AS DEFINED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IMPROPERLY LOADING YOUR VEHICLE CAN CAUSE TIRE FAILURE AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL OVERLAYS CONTAINING CORRECTED INFORMATION RELATIVE TO VEHICLE GAWR AND TIRE SIZE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
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