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Recall 04V-229

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2004 Ford F-250 and 1 other model: Tires.

At a glance

Campaign number
04V-229
Reported
May 17, 2004
Vehicles affected
6,415 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Certain lariat and king ranch model pickup trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." some trucks were inadvertently equipped with an incorrect load range tire. This would result in incorrect tire load ratings for the stated vehicle axle gross axle weight rating. Also, the tire may be inflated above the DOT listed inflation pressure.

The risk

If a tire was operated in an over-loaded or over-inflated condition, the tire may rupture resulting in a rapid air loss, which can cause a crash without warning.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace any incorrect load range tires. Additionally, if any tire required replacement, it is recommended that the wheel lug nut torque be checked within 500 miles after any tire replacement. Owner notification began on may 21, 2004. Owners should contact. Ford at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Ford recall no. 04c07. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles