Recall 99V-257: 1996–1998 Regency Chevrolet 1500, 1996–1998 Regency Chevrolet Suburban and 4 more
REGENCY CONVERSIONS, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Dec 15, 1999, covering about 9,100 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: conversion vans. The certification labels are not in compliance with FMVSS no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the tire size and inflation pressure, rim designation, and metric/english format is not defined.
The fix
Regency will provide owners with a new and compliance certification label.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during january 2000.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 regency at 1-817-847-7171.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | REGENCY CONVERSIONS, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 99V257000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Regency Chevrolet 1500 | 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Regency Chevrolet Suburban | 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Regency Chrysler 1500 | 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Regency Ford E150 | 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Regency GMC 1500 | 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Regency GMC Suburban | 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 99V-257?
Vehicle description: conversion vans. The certification labels are not in compliance with FMVSS no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the tire size and inflation pressure, rim designation, and metric/english format is not defined.
How is recall 99V-257 fixed?
Regency will provide owners with a new and compliance certification label.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.