NHTSA Recall 04V229000: Tires
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,415 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford F-250.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V229000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 04C07 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Report received | May 17, 2004 |
| Owner notification | May 21, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain lariat and king ranch model pickup trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." some trucks were inadvertently equipped with an incorrect load range tire. This would result in incorrect tire load ratings for the stated vehicle axle gross axle weight rating. Also, the tire may be inflated above the DOT listed inflation pressure.
Safety risk
If a tire was operated in an over-loaded or over-inflated condition, the tire may rupture resulting in a rapid air loss, which can cause a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace any incorrect load range tires. Additionally, if any tire required replacement, it is recommended that the wheel lug nut torque be checked within 500 miles after any tire replacement. Owner notification began on may 21, 2004. Owners should contact. Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes
Ford recall no. 04c07. Customers can 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 04V229000
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.