NHTSA Recall 01V046000: Valve (tires)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 102,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford F-450 SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V046000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01S05 |
| Component | TIRES › VALVE |
| Report received | February 14, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 28, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with commercial truck tires that have steel cords in the tire sidewall. The valve stems may have been torn or damaged during assembly and could leak causing sidewall damage.
Safety risk
If not maintained, could result in a sidewall zipper failure. A zipper failure during inflation of a damaged tire could result in injury to someone near the tire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the valve stems for leakage, and will replace both the valve stem and the tire if leakage is present. Owner notification began march 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V046000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.