| Make : FORD | Model : EXPEDITION | Year : 2006 |
| Build Dates : 20050502 - 20050523 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V310000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050706 | Date Added to Database: 20050706 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05S35 | ||
| Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 10061 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE TIRES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED AT THE CENTER TREAD DURING PRODUCTION. |
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Consequence:
OVER TIME, THE DAMAGE MAY BE SUFFICIENT TO ALLOW BELT CORROSION ULTIMATELY LEADING TO A TREAD SEPARATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL HAVE ALL FOUR TIRES INSPECTED (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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JULY 15, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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