CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES:SIDEWALL
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2016 heavy-duty Ford pickups built in April 2016 may have had their factory-installed tires damaged on the inner sidewall during assembly. This damage can lead to a rapid loss of air or a tire rupture while the vehicle is being driven.
A sudden tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. If you own an affected truck, Ford will notify you, and an authorized dealer will inspect the tires for damage and replace them as needed at no cost to you. Ford customer service can be reached at 1-866-436-7332 (recall number 16S17).
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the NHTSA website or with a dealer to see whether any recalls remain open on your truck.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-250 SD | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-350 SD | 2016 |
| Ford F-450 SD | 2016 |
| Ford F-550 SD | 2016 |