Ford/tire placard label
Defect Summary
Certain medium duty chassis cabs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the tire placard label and incomplete vehicle label may have incorrect metric (kpa) tire pressure information (tire inflation pressure shown in english units (psi) is correct), and transposed tire size and rim size information.
Corrective Action
Owners will be sent corrected labels with instructions for installation. Owner notification began august 8, 2003. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Ford Motor Company or involving Equipment.
FAQ: Recall 03V283000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 03V283000?
NHTSA recall 03V283000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on August 5, 2003. It addresses: Ford/tire placard label. The recall affects approximately 1,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V283000 or the manufacturer campaign number 03L13. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.