Tire Damage from Contact with Wheel Arch Liner
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.
March 22, 2024 NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V226000
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V226000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,902
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.
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.