1999 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY RECALL - #01V046000
RECALL FOR TIRES : VALVE
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1999 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
9/8/1997 - 10/21/2000 |
| Recalled on |
2/28/2001 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/28/2001 |
| # Affected |
102,000 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES:VALVE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
1999 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY Recall for POWER TRAIN, MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1999 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
1999 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1999 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, MECHANICAL, LINKAGE AND CABLE
1999 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1999 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
1999 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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