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NHTSA recall 16V246000

Tires › Sidewall

Ford F-250 SD and 3 more

Reported Apr 26, 20162,288 vehicles affectedFord Motor CompanyMaker’s number 16S17Built Apr 5, 2016 – Apr 11, 2016

The defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured April 5, 2016, to April 11, 2016. The tires installed during assembly of the affected vehicles may have sustained damage to the inner sidewall, possibly resulting in a loss of air or a tire rupture.

The risk

A rapid loss of air or a tire rupture while the vehicle is being driven may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires for damage and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S17.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford F-250 SD
2016
Ford F-350 SD
2016
Ford F-450 SD
2016
Ford F-550 SD
2016

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.