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Ford F-150 Recall 19V903: Spare tire may lose air or detach from wheel

NHTSA campaign 19V903, reported December 18, 2019, 33 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2020 Ford F-150 trucks equipped with 17-inch spare tires may have a spare tire that was damaged when it was installed on the rim. This damage can cause the tire to rapidly lose air pressure or detach from the wheel, which increases the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will replace the spare tire free of charge. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions about this recall.

You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to see whether your truck is affected.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V903Ford Motor Company
Component
TIRES:BEAD; TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-150 trucks equipped with 17-inch spare tires. The spare tire could have been damaged when it was installed on the rim.
Risk
The damage can cause the tire to rapidly lose air pressure or detach from the wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare tire, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S55.
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.

Affected vehicles

Ford F-1502020