Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 16V246000

Tires: sidewall

Ford Motor Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2016-04-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V246000

Tires: sidewall

Component
Tires: sidewall
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
2,288
Reported to NHTSA
2016-04-26
Owners notified
2016-05-23

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford F-250 SD2016
Ford F-350 SD2016
Ford F-450 SD2016
Ford F-550 SD2016

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.