Tires: sidewallRecall 71V-018 · 1970–1971 Ford Maverick
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 71V-018 covers 41,000 1970–1971 Ford Maverick for a tires: sidewall problem, reported to NHTSA on February 16, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V018000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-79.POSSIBILITY THAT FIRESTONE TIRES, SIZE6.45 X 14,MAY DEVELOP AIR LEAKS AT SIDEWALL.SUCH LEAKS C OULD RESULT IN RELATIVELYRAPID LOSS OF INFLATION PRESSURE WHI CH MIGHT ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLEHANDLING.(CORRECT BY REPLA CING TIRES WHERE NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 1, 1969 to September 1, 1970. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.