NHTSA Campaign 04V603000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Dec 20, 2004 · 2,902 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN CUT-AWAY INCOMPLETE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH LT225/75R16E TIRES 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 PRESSURE IS INCORRECTLY LISTED ON THE LABEL FOR THE REAR TIRES.
Consequence
AT THE INCORRECTLY STATED PRESSURE, THE REAR TIRES ARE UNABLE TO SUPPORT THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) FOR THE REAR AXLE.
Remedy
OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL BE MAILED SUPPLEMENTARY TIRE LABELS CONTAINING THE CORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | E-450 | 2005 | 2,902 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V603000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.