NHTSA Recall 05V310000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V310000; Date: Jul. 6, 2005
Over time, the damage may be sufficient to allow belt corrosion ultimately leading to a tread separation, which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Ford Expedition; 2006 Lincoln Navigator
Component: Tires:tread/belt
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 10,061
Recall Summary:
On certain sport utility vehicles, the front and rear tires on the driver's side of affected vehicles may have been damaged at the center tread during production.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect all four tires (to ensure inspection of the left hand side tires that may have been rotated to the other side of the vehicle) for tire tread damage and, if necessary, replace the damaged tire. The recall began on July 13, 2005. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:
Ford recall no. 05s35. Please note that this program will expire on December 31, 2005. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 13, 2005
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