FORD TRANSIT 2023: TIRES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V226000

Make Model Year
FORD TRANSIT 2023
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-03-22 2024-03-25

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 24S21

Component: TIRES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1902

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with the Transit Trail package. The tires may contact the front wheel arch liner and body flange, causing damage to the tires.

Consequence

Damaged tires may experience a sudden loss of air pressure or tread separation, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tires, tire placard, and certification label, and also recalibrate the vehicle, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed April 4, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S21.

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.nhtsa.gov.