FORD CVPI 2004: WHEELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V079000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | CVPI | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-03-15 | 2007-03-06 | 2007-03-06 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 07S48
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 109664
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN POLICE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STEEL WHEELS, SOME OF THE WHEELS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE RIM NEAR THE WELD LINE THAT CONNECTS THE RIM TO THE DISK.
THE CRACKS CAN ULTIMATELY RESULT IN RAPID AIR LOSS FROM THE TIRE AND COULD AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FOUR ROAD WHEELS AND SPARE WHEEL BASED ON THE WHEEL PART NUMBER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2007. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-343-5338.
FORD RECALL NO. 07S48. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
