Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V356009 Reported November 14, 2000

Lcw automotive/fmvss 109/110/limousine

Lcw Automotive · N/A · 394 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V356009
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
394
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 14, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: certain limousines stretched over 60 inches fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 109, "new pneumatic tires," and no. 110, "tire selection and rims."

Safety Consequence

The vehicle weight could exceed the maximum load rating for the tire, increasing the risk of premature tire wear or blowout.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace all 5 tires (including the spare tire) with michelin tires (225/70r16 107t reinforced white sidewall) with a sufficiently higher load rating. ford has agreed to conduct the entire recall to remedy this non-compliance. owner notification is expected to begin during january 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 1-800-248-0186.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Lcw Automotive dealer and reference recall ID 00V356009 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V356009

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V356009?

NHTSA recall 00V356009 was issued by Lcw Automotive on November 14, 2000. It addresses: Lcw automotive/fmvss 109/110/limousine. The recall affects approximately 394 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Lcw Automotive dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V356009 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.