2000 FORD F-550 SD Recall - Campaign #01V046000

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2000 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.

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Vehicle 2000 FORD F-550 SD 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 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 2000 FORD F-550 SD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR 2000 FORD F-550 SD Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2000 FORD F-550 SD Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL 2000 FORD F-550 SD Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL