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Search Results   Report Date : February 10, 2010 at 01:34 AM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 01V171000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / EXPLORER     2002      MERCURY / MOUNTAINEER     2002 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: MAY 21, 2001 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 01V171000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: TIRES:SIDEWALL Potential Number of Units Affected: 52000 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE RIGHT SIDE TIRES MAY HAVE HORIZONTAL CUTS ON THE EDGE OF THE TREAD THAT COULD HAVE OCCURRED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. Consequence: OVER TIME, THE TIRE COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRES AND, IF ANY SLICES ARE FOUND, THE CUT TIRES WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 7, 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. Notes: ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below.