NHTSA Recall 08V166000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V166000; Date: Apr. 11, 2008
The tpms indicator light will not illuminate when a tire pressure is is 25% below the 40 psi value stated on the tire placard label occurs.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Ford Expedition; 2008 Lincoln Navigator
Component: Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 158
Recall Summary:
Ford is recalling 158 my 2008 expedition and Lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) and the limo builders package for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, z"tire pressure monitoring systems. " the tire pressure was increased from 35 psi to 40 psi without a commensurate update to the tpms calibrations.
How to Fix:
Dealers will reconfigure the tpms thresholds to the appropriate pressures. The recall began on April 23, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:
Ford recall no. 08c03. Customers may 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: Apr 24, 2008
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