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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 05:07 AM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 97V187000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / F SUPER DUTY     1997      FORD / F250     1997      FORD / F350     1997 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: OCT 23, 1997 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V187000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: TIRES:BEAD Potential Number of Units Affected: 31600 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND CHASSIS. THE TIRES ON THESE VEHICLES WERE DAMAGED DURING MOUNTING ONTO THE WHEELS. ONLY TRUCKS PRODUCED AT THE CUAUTITLAN, MEXICO PLANT BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 1996, AND JULY 17, 1997, WERE AFFECTED BY THE DEFECT. Consequence: THE BEAD AREA OF THE TIRE WAS CUT WHICH COULD RESULT IN AIR LOSS. SUDDEN AIR LOSS COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. Remedy: DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLES AND THIS RECALL AFFECTING ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES ONLY, FORD WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT CLAIMS FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 97S90. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 1, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FIRESTONE DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE AT 1-800-457-6281. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. Check to Request Research. Submit below.