Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES - VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V046000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/08/1997 to 10/21/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 102000 | 03/28/2001 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/14/2001 | 02/28/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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 Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | ||||||
| EA02018 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/19/2002 | 08/22/2003 | RAPID TIRE DEFLATION | ||
| This investigation was opened on certain ford pickup trucks and vans to evaluate the effects of a valve stem ejection (with rapid air loss) and a slow leaking valve stem on vehicle handing.during the investigation, odi evaluated over 1,100 complaints and warranty claims, conducted vehicle dynamic testing on a subject vehicle with the failure mode replicated, interviewed owners, and examined complaint vehicles in the field.the results of the test program indicates the effect of a valve stem ejection on these vehicles is easily controlled. further, with a population of almost 900,000 vehicles, having two to four years of exposure, odi is aware of only 3 minor crashes and is unaware of any injuries.the small number of crashes relative to the large population of vehicles is consistent with the testing which was performed. therefore, this investigation is closed.see the attached report for full technical details. | ||||||
| TIRES - VALVE | ||||||
| EA02018 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/19/2002 | 08/22/2003 | RAPID TIRE DEFLATION | ||
| This investigation was opened on certain ford pickup trucks and vans to evaluate the effects of a valve stem ejection (with rapid air loss) and a slow leaking valve stem on vehicle handing.during the investigation, odi evaluated over 1,100 complaints and warranty claims, conducted vehicle dynamic testing on a subject vehicle with the failure mode replicated, interviewed owners, and examined complaint vehicles in the field.the results of the test program indicates the effect of a valve stem ejection on these vehicles is easily controlled. further, with a population of almost 900,000 vehicles, having two to four years of exposure, odi is aware of only 3 minor crashes and is unaware of any injuries.the small number of crashes relative to the large population of vehicles is consistent with the testing which was performed. therefore, this investigation is closed.see the attached report for full technical details. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 30000 | 1 | ||
| Two front tires were shredding, and then blew out at highway speed.*ak | |||
| 10/04/2001 | 1 | 05/09/2000 | |
| Dueler right rear inside tire, original equipment, size 225/70r19.5, dot# cu9rihtk0400 blew out while putting air into tire. consumer received hand/arm injuries. tire contractor for continental tire was notified, and was unwilling to assist in this matter. tire is available for analysis. *ak *yd | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 2 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Tires were original equipment on a 2000, ford, f450, tire size p22570r19.5, tires had thirty-three thousand miles on them, consumer noted three out of six tires failed. one tire went completely flat after driving into a hole. second tire tread blewout completely out at sidewall, and third tire tread separated from entire tread from inner part of tread, outer part of the tread. *ak 2nd tire blewout while vehicle was parked, both of the tires failed with only the weight of the truck, it was not overloaded, continental general, dot cu9r1hpk1300, size 19.5. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Two general tires (225/70r19.5) experienced blowouts, these tires had less than 5,000 miles on them. nlm | |||
| 07/22/2000 | 1 | ||
| Since purchasing truck i have talked to many people who have purchased ford 450's and all of them have had problems with their valve stems. several had 4 valve stem failures and advised me to change mine. *ak (dot number: cu9r hmtj tiresize: 22570r19.5) | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 06/06/2002 | 3 | 12/01/2001 | |
| 3 tires blew at the same time by sidewall coming apart, all on rear of vehicle. ford denied helping any in the situation. tires only have 11,000 miles on them and have been properly maintained.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 2 | ||
| While driving at 60 mph two rear tires had a blowout at sidewalls. original equipment, 8700 miles mounted on a 2000, ford, 450 truck. *ak consumer stated that he replaced four tires but general tires will not replace any tires, they claim that ford mounted them incorrectly. | |||
| 07/24/2001 | 6 | 10/11/1999 | |
| Side of tire blew out as if sidewall was cut out, saw valve stem gone, replaced a four tires. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 06/19/2000 | 5 | ||
| While traveling and depressing clutch, pedal would not depress. consumer stopped vehicle by depressing brake pedal. *ak clutch plate breaks in same spot every time it breaks, this has happened four times, consumer has been told the motor is too strong for transmission which is causing clutch to tear up. air conditioner failed, transmission missing one belt and was almost out. exhaust loose. wire harness dangling under vehicle, electrical repairs complete, however consumer did not specify what kind of repairs. 3 tires failed, 2 experienced tread separation, one tire general replaced, no size or dot number. recall 01v046 regarding valve stems, consumer paid for replacement of valve stems, due to they had rotted. *slc | |||
| TIRES - VALVE | |||
| 08/26/2002 | 1 | 12/30/2001 | |
| Valve stems are braking off at tire rim, causing tire to go flat. ford has been contacted. *ak ford has issued a recall #01v046 but only inspected vehicle for leaks. the valve stems need replacing. other valve stems are made from steel. these are made of rubber which can break off with a load. *jg | |||
| 06/24/2002 | |||
| Tires were blowing out. air pressure was too heavy for valve stem. dealer stated stem was made of plastic. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 06/20/2002 | |||
| Consumer received recall 01v046000. took vehicle in for service. dealer inspected tire stem, found no leak. almost a year later while driving both rear tires blewout as a result of valve stem coming out. dealer refused to replace tire.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 1 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Tires were replaced under recall 01v046000, tires are still going flat. dealership stated wrong type of valves were installed. *ak *jg | |||
| 07/31/2001 | |||
| Valve stems that go into wheels tore out of wheels. when this happens vehicle tires blowout all at once while driving down the road. consumer has yet to contact dealer.*ak | |||
| 06/18/2000 | 4 | 01/08/2000 | |
| Rubber valve stem kept coming off tire. had to replace them with the metal steam. dealer/general tires company were notified. *ak lowering psi to 80 works okay. the customer also replaced all rubber stems to metal steam. *yh | |||