Ford Motor Company – Damaged Spare Tire Can Lose Air Pressure or Detach

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-150 trucks equipped with 17-inch spare tires. The spare tire could have been damaged when it was installed on the rim.


Affected models:

Report Received Date 20191218
NHTSA ID 19V903000
Consequence Summary The damage can cause the tire to rapidly lose air pressure or detach from the wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare tire, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S55.
Recall Code 19S55
Potentially Affected 33
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V903000)

What the owner should do?

You can check if your specific car is affected by a recall by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website. The VIN is a unique code that identifies your vehicle and can be found on your car's registration, insurance documents, or near the base of the windshield on the driver's side.

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