Recall 00V356013 — TIRES Defect in 1998-2001 DABRYAN LIMOUSINE
RECALL This recall affects up to 723 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 00V356013 |
| Manufacturer | DABRYAN COACH BUILDERS |
| Vehicles Affected | 723 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN LIMOUSINES STRETCHED OVER 60 INCHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES," AND NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Safety Consequence
THE VEHICLE WEIGHT COULD EXCEED THE MAXIMUM LOAD RATING FOR THE TIRE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PREMATURE TIRE WEAR OR BLOWOUT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL 5 TIRES (INCLUDING THE SPARE TIRE) WITH MICHELIN TIRES (225/70R16 107T REINFORCED WHITE SIDEWALL) WITH A SUFFICIENTLY HIGHER LOAD RATING. FORD HAS AGREED TO CONDUCT THE ENTIRE RECALL TO REMEDY THIS NON-COMPLIANCE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-248-0186.
Related Recalls for DABRYAN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95V133000 | 1993 DABRYAN LINCOLN TOWNCAR | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 692 | |
| 89V214000 | 1988 DABRYAN LIMOUSINE | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 771 | |
| 89V215000 | 1984 DABRYAN LIMOUSINE | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1,393 | |
| 89V216000 | 1982 DABRYAN LIMOUSINE | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 89 | |
| 89V217000 | 1986 DABRYAN LIMOUSINE | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1,335 | |
| 89V218000 | 1983 DABRYAN LIMOUSINE | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1,393 | |
| 15V334000 | 2001 DABRYAN LINCON TOWN CAR 120" LIMO | SUSPENSION:REAR | 970 |