2001 FORD F-550 SD 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2001 FORD F-550 SD |
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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 |
2001 FORD F-550 SD Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2001 FORD F-550 SD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2001 FORD F-550 SD Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2001 FORD F-550 SD Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2001 FORD F-550 SD Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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