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NHTSARecalled Dec 1, 1994 · #94V239000

EQUIPMENT:CARRIER:SPARE TIRE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE SPARE TIRE SUPPLIED WITH THE VEHICLE CAN CONTACT THE BRAKE LINES ON THE REAR AXLE IF IT IS MOUNTED IN THE UNDERBODY SPARE TIRE CARRIER. SUCH CONTACT COULD RESULT IN FRACTURE OF A REAR BRAKE LINE. THIS CAN RESULT IN REDUCED VEHICLE BRAKE CAPABILITY.

Product details

Product
EQUIPMENT:CARRIER:SPARE TIRE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOWER PROFILE MINI-SPARE TIRE ON THE EXISTING MINI-SPARE WHEEL. THE NEW TIRE WILL ALLOW THE MINI-SPARE TO BE INSTALLED WITH APPROPRIATE CLEARANCES IN THE UNDERBODY SPARE TIRE CARRIER.

View the official CPSC notice