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Recall 01V-171

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2002 Ford Explorer and 1 other model: Tires (sidewall).

At a glance

Campaign number
01V-171
Reported
May 24, 2001
Vehicles affected
52,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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 fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles