Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V603000 Reported December 20, 2004

Ford/fmvss 120/tire label

Q: What is recall 04V603000?

NHTSA recall 04V603000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on December 20, 2004. It addresses: Ford/fmvss 120/tire label. The recall affects approximately 2,902 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Ford Motor Company · Equipment · 2,902 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V603000

Manufacturer Campaign

04C10

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

2,902

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 20, 2004

Defect Summary

Certain cut-away incomplete trucks equipped with lt225/75r16e tires 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.' the tire pressure is incorrectly listed on the label for the rear tires.

Safety Consequence

At the incorrectly stated pressure, the rear tires are unable to support the gross axle weight rating (gawr) for the rear axle.

Corrective Action

Owners and dealers will be mailed supplementary tire labels containing the correct rear tire inflation information. the recall began on january 11, 2005. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 04V603000 or campaign 04C10.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 04V603000

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

What is recall 04V603000?

NHTSA recall 04V603000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on December 20, 2004. It addresses: Ford/fmvss 120/tire label. The recall affects approximately 2,902 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V603000 or the manufacturer campaign number 04C10. 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.