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 | |||||
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| 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 | |||
| 05/28/2007 | 1 | ||
| 2000 ford f-550 front passenger side tire blew out causing the consumer to lose control and drive into a ditch. *kb (ohio traffic crash report).*jb | |||
| 1 | 01/01/2001 | ||
| General tires were not all terrain which was supposed to be the tire equipment for the vehicle. mr the tires inability to hold the road caused the consumer to lose control and hit a pole. model/lt scc *jb | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 2 | 01/01/2000 | |
| The vehicle was purchased with all terrain tires. the vehicle has been involved in two tire related accidents within a 2 year period. the consumer believes the tires installed are not all terrain tires. ph *nlm | |||
| 01/10/2002 | |||
| Tire traction general 225/70r 19.5 tires loose traction with the ground, mainly on snow---is unsafe in winter cond. & heavy rain | |||
| 2 | 01/01/2000 | ||
| On several occasions, general tires, size p225/70r19.5, lose traction on snowy pavement, consumer has had 2 accidents because of this, consumer also states that these tires are sold as all terrain tires, however they are not. *tt | |||
| 01/07/2002 | |||
| While driving 25-30 mph rear passenger tire fell off. no accident. please provide further details.*ak | |||
| 06/28/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was traveling about twenty miles on highway in traffic. left front tire air came out. he was forced over to shoulder. continental general, p22570r19.5. dealership was aware of problem.*ak *slc | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 3 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Failure #1: sudden blowout on interstate highway in iowa of left front tire. tire in shreds by time i got off highway. replaced tire at own expense. (tiresize: 225r7019.5)( dot number: tire size: 225r7019.5 ) | |||
| 1 | |||
| Recall 01 v 046 000. recall states that there should be a 12 feet inflator device; however, ford does not provide inflator device.*ak consumer feels if someone were injured, the responsibility would fall on him, therefore consumer does not wish to comply with the safety regulations until the inflation devices are provided. *slc | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 1 | |||
| Request for recall information for 19.5 inch continental steel cord sidewalls. *mr a zipper ruptured on the 19.5 inch steel cord sidewall of the tire. scc | |||
| 15 | 06/01/2000 | ||
| Various positions and miles. appears to be a zipper failure in the sidewall*ak (dot number: cu8rhmtj tiresize: 225/70r19.) | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 08/22/2000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| The tread of the tire separated from the sidewalls. it was the inside tire of a dual wheel setup. *ak( dot number: cu9phmtj tire size: 2257or19.5 ) | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 1 | 02/07/2000 | |
| While pulling a trailer at 50 mph with driver & one passenger, noticed a flapping noise from rear inner tire. entire sidewall has collapsed on a 2000, ford f550 , original equipment, lmt460; dot# cu9r1htr389. tire available for analysis. *ak | |||
| TIRES - VALVE | |||
| 05/05/2004 | 1 | ||
| Recall campaign for ford f550 trucks concerning the vale stems used on 19.5 inch tires. *bf one of the vehicle's tires had to be replaced because the valve stem failed causing severe damage to the tires sidewall. on another occasion one of the dually wheel tire valve stems failed and caused the tire to go flat. the consumer replaced all four dually tire valve stems with the tread nut on top. the consumer request reimbursement. *nm | |||
| 1 | 06/01/2000 | ||
| I think metal valve stems are needed in these h.d. trucks. has any failed? ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****769357. *ak *jb | |||
| 02/11/2003 | 17000 | 1 | |
| The tire experienced the same defect as stated in recall no. 01 v 046 000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb the valve cover had come out of the rim, it was loose, and leaked air. the tires lost all air and had run flat, causing them to be too dangerous to re-inflate. (broken down sidewalls) the dealer thought nothing was wrong with the valves. scc | |||
| 09/01/2001 | 2 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Consumer received a recall notice from ford regarding the tires, valve stem #10v046. consumer was not present during the inspection of the vehicle. consumer was informed by the dealer that it was up to ford's specifications. in september the inside rear tire went flat. consumer was pulling a trailer and didnt realize there was a flat. the tire side walls were destroyed. because of the damage, there was no way to determine the cause. in july of 2002, two of the inside rear tires went flat simultaneously. consumer was pulling a trailer at the time and had been checking the tires every 70 miles. upon taking the tires to the local dealer, it was determined that the cause of failure was the valve stems. the dealer informed consumer that he was unable to comply with the request to put heavy duty truck valve stems on the full set because of the design of the rims which would not allow for the bolt type valve stems. consumer feels ford should reimburse for the replacement valve stems and tires. *jg | |||
| 07/23/2001 | 2 | 06/01/2000 | |
| While towing 17,500 lb. fifthwheel, consumer noticed broken valve stem on a continental general 225 / 70r 19.5 lmt 400 tire and no air in tire. first dealership would not repair stating that side wall of tire could be damaged. consumer went to another dealer and had the valve repaired. upon departing dealer, consumer notice another valve was missing. consumer took vehicle back to original dealer and was under the impression that all four tires would be replaced. instead, dealer repaired all 4 valve stems. *tt | |||
| 04/16/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states all the valve stem was replace due to a past recall and now the problem reoccurring. dealer notified. nlm | |||
| 07/23/2001 | 2 | 06/01/2000 | |
| While towing 17,500 lb. fifthwheel, consumer noticed broken valve stem on a continental general 225 / 70r 19.5 lmt 400 tire and no air in tire. first dealership would not repair stating that side wall of tire could be damaged. consumer went to another dealer and had the valve repaired. upon departing dealer, consumer notice another valve was missing. consumer took vehicle back to original dealer and was under the impression that all four tires would be replaced. instead, dealer repaired all 4 valve stems. *tt | |||
| 09/27/2001 | |||
| Consumer was informed that vehicle was affected by recall 01v046000 concerning tire: valve stem. dealership performed recall repairs. however, tire that was missing a valve stem was not replaced according to the corrective action defined by recall. those tires have been rotated, and consumer was unsure which tire was unsafe. please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer received recall notification (01s05) consumer took vehicle in for inspection of the valve stem and it was determined that the tire was defective, however tire was not available. *jb | |||
| 05/30/2001 | 2 | ||
| Recall 01v046000 on valve stems done on 23 apr.2001. dealer inspected valve stems, did not replace them. then on 30 may 2001, passenger's rear inside tire was found flat while parked. *ak on june 18th, driver side front valve stem broke. *slc | |||
| 05/18/2001 | 0 | ||
| Consumer had a tire valve stem inspection. dealer inspected tire one week before, he had a valve blowout, causing him to lose control. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2001 | |||
| Dealer only replaced valve stems, refused to replace leaking tires as stated in recall. ford stated it was up to dealer. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2001 | |||
| Dealer only replaced valve stems, refused to replace leaking tires as stated in recall. ford said it was up to dealer. vehicle had right rear tire blowout on may 2, 2001; front left tire blowout on may 8, 2001. *ak | |||
| 05/02/2001 | |||
| Dealer will only replace valve stems, not leaking tires as stated in recall. ford says it's up to dealer. vehicle has had 3 blowouts on may 2 and 3 , 2001; 1 right front, and 2 rear tires, after valve stems were replaced. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Recall 01 v 046 000. recall states that there should be a 12 feet inflator device; however, ford does not provide inflator device.*ak consumer feels if someone were injured, the responsibility would fall on him, therefore consumer does not wish to comply with the safety regulations until the inflation devices are provided. *slc | |||