Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #04V229000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V229000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 6,415 affected units, FORD/FMVSS 120/INCORRECT TIRES, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain lariat and king ranch model pickup trucks 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." some trucks were inadvertently equipped with an incorrect load range tire. this would result in incorrect tire load ratings for the stated vehicle axle gross axle weight rating. also, the tire may be inflated above the dot listed inflation pressure.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace any incorrect load range tires. additionally, if any tire required replacement, it is recommended that the wheel lug nut torque be checked within 500 miles after any tire replacement. owner notification began on may 21, 2004. owners should contact. ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V229000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2004-05-17T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/fmvss 120/incorrect tires
Component: Tires
Potentially Affected Units: 6,415

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 04C07
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain lariat and king ranch model pickup trucks 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." some trucks were inadvertently equipped with an incorrect load range tire. this would result in incorrect tire load ratings for the stated vehicle axle gross axle weight rating. also, the tire may be inflated above the dot listed inflation pressure.
Consequence Summary: If a tire was operated in an over-loaded or over-inflated condition, the tire may rupture resulting in a rapid air loss, which can cause a crash without warning.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace any incorrect load range tires. additionally, if any tire required replacement, it is recommended that the wheel lug nut torque be checked within 500 miles after any tire replacement. owner notification began on may 21, 2004. owners should contact. ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 04V229000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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