Ford/truck tires
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Ford Motor Company or involving Tires.
FAQ: Recall 01V046000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 01V046000?
NHTSA recall 01V046000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on February 14, 2001. It addresses: Ford/truck tires. The recall affects approximately 102,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V046000 or the manufacturer campaign number 01S05. 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.