Recall 99V322000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Defect in 1992-1999 MARK III DODGE VAN
RECALL This recall affects up to 37,078 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 99V322000 |
| Manufacturer | MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 37,078 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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."
Safety 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.
Remedy
MARK III HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. OWNERS WERE TO BE PROVIDED WITH AN OVERLAY CERTIFICATION LABEL WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Related Recalls for MARK III
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96V055001 | 1995 MARK III CHEVROLET C10 | SEATS | 1,196 |