Equipment: labels American Motors recall

The problem

Information on tire air pressure placards on the involved vehicles may be incorrect. This does not conform with federal motor safety standard no. 110, "Tire selection and rims".

The fix

Dealers will mail corrected tire placards to all owners free of charge.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: equipment; certification labels.Consequences of defect: incorrect information on the tire air pressure placardsmay lead to over-inflation or under-inflation in an overloaded condition,possibly resulting in sudden loss of air from the tires, loss of vehiclecontrol, and an accident.

What to do

1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
2. Call a dealer. Any authorized American Motors dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 79V040000.
3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.