Vehicle recall 90V013000 · January 24, 1990

1989-1990 Laforza Laforza

Tire inflation pressure recommended for rear tire will not support gross axle weight rating; also, wheel rims are not stamped DOT.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Tire inflation pressure recommended for rear tire will not support gross axle weight rating; also, wheel rims are not stamped DOT.
Consequence: During heavy towing or hauling of heavy loads, inflation of rear tires would present a risk of tire failure and vehicles would not comply with FMVSS 120.
Remedy: Provide correct tire inflation information on a new combined certification - tire information label, and stamp wheel rims with DOT.
Notes: System:rear axle / FMVSS 120.VEHICLE description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 90V013000
Reported to NHTSA: January 24, 1990
Filed by: LAFORZA AUTOMOBILES, INC.
Owner notification: January 5, 1990
Vehicles potentially affected: 188
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Equipment › Other › Labels

Recall 90V013000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Laforza Laforza (1989-1990): 1990, 1989

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