NHTSA recall 04V229000
Tires · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: Certain lariat and king ranch model pickup trucks fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." Some trucks were inadvertently equipped with an incorrect load range tire. This would result in incorrect tire load ratings for the stated vehicle axle gross axle weight rating. Also, the tire may be inflated…
Why it matters: If a tire was operated in an over-loaded or over-inflated condition, the tire may rupture resulting in a rapid air loss, which can cause a crash without warning.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace any incorrect load range tires. Additionally, if any tire required replacement, it is recommended that the wheel lug nut torque be checked within 500 miles after any tire replacement. Owner notification began on May 21, 2004. Owners should contact.…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2004 Ford F-250, 2004 Ford F-350.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 04V229000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.