NHTSA Recall 02V008000: Labels (equipment)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 393 vehicles. It affects 1999 Ford F-150.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V008000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01L07 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | January 8, 2002 |
| Owner notification | December 20, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain light duty pickup trucks equipped with a heavy duty service package fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." a typographical error occurred resulting in an incorrect tire size and pressure on the safety certification label for these vehicles.
Safety risk
If the tires are inflated to the pressure indicated on the label, the customer will experience a harsher ride.
Remedy
Owners will be sent a corrected tire information label and installation instructions. The customer may also have the dealer install the label on the vehicle, if they so desire. Owner notification began december 20, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V008000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 1999 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.