NHTSA recall 01V171000
Tires › Sidewall
Ford Explorer and 1 more
Reported May 24, 200152,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 01S18Built Aug 14, 2000 – Apr 27, 2001
The defect
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the right side tires may have horizontal cuts on the edge of the tread that could have occurred during vehicle assembly.
The risk
Over time, the tire could fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the tires and, if any slices are found, the cut tires will be replaced. owner notification began june 7, 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.