Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Trucks Equipped With Commercial Truck Tires That Have Steel Cords In The Tire Sidewall. The Valve Stems May Have Been Torn Or Damaged During Assembly And Could Leak Causing Sidewall Damage.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
F-550 SD
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
01V046000
Component Description
Tires:Valve
Effect Of Defect
If Not Maintained, Could Result In A Sidewall Zipper Failure. A Zipper Failure During Inflation Of A Damaged Tire Could Result In Injury To Someone Near The Tire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Valve Stems For Leakage, And Will Replace Both The Valve Stem And The Tire If Leakage Is Present. Owner Notification Began March 28, 2001. 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 Ford At 1-800-392-3673.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19970908
End Of Manufacture
20001021
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
102000
Date Owners Notified
20010328
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20010214
Make Campaign Number
01S05