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Recall 97V-187

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1997 Ford F Super Duty and 2 other models: Tires (bead).

At a glance

Campaign number
97V-187
Reported
October 29, 1997
Vehicles affected
31,600 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and chassis. The tires on these vehicles were damaged during mounting onto the wheels. Only trucks produced at the cuautitlan, mexico plant between september 1, 1996, and july 17, 1997, were affected by the defect.

The risk

The bead area of the tire was cut which could result in air loss. Sudden air loss could occur resulting in a loss of vehicle control.

The fix

Due to the age of the vehicles and this recall affecting original equipment tires only, ford will no longer accept claims for this campaign.

Notes from the manufacturer

Ford recall no. 97s90.owner notification began december 1, 1997.owners who take their vehicles to a firestone dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact firestone at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles