Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD (2016): Tires
Recall 16V246000 · Apr 26, 2016 · Ford Motor Company
2,288
vehicles affected
2,288
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V246000
- Date
- Apr 26, 2016
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 2,288
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Tires > Sidewall
- Model years
- 2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V246000?
4 models: Ford F-250 SD (2016), Ford F-350 SD (2016), Ford F-450 SD (2016) and 1 more, about 2,288 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V246000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.