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Recall 04V-232

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2002 to 2003 Ford E-250 and 1 other model: Equipment (other, labels).

At a glance

Campaign number
04V-232
Reported
May 13, 2004
Vehicles affected
28,456 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Certain vans and wagons fail to conform to the requirements of part 567, "certification." for certain 2003 e250 vans built with lt225/75r16e tires, the rear axle rating is incorrectly listed on the label. In addition, the tire pressure is incorrectly listed on the label for the rear tires on certain 2002 e350 wagons and for the front tires on certain 2002 e250 vans built with these tires.

The risk

Failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation recommendation can result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Owners will be provided with supplementary tire labels containing correct information and installation instructions. If an owner so desires, their dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on july 8, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Ford recall no. 04l20.the 2003 e250 van is not part of the incorrect tire pressure portion of this recall.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s auto safety outline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles