Tire Vibration From Temporary Flat Spotting -2023 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator

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NHTSA ID Number: 10244849

Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51988

Summary

Some 2023 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on 15-Mar-2023 and through 01-Sep-2023 may exhibit a vehicle vibration felt at 35-80 mph (55-130 km/h) in the steering wheel and/or seat. This may be due to tire flat spotting caused by vehicles being held at the Chicago Assembly Plant awaiting 360-degree camera repairs. Tire flat spotting on these vehicles may be a temporary concern that is resolved, with no repairs required, after the customer drives a minimum of 200 miles (320 km). Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 204-4A if diagnosis or repair is required after the vehicle has been driven this minimal distance.

2 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR

FORD	EXPLORER	2023
LINCOLN	AVIATOR	2023

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

SSM 51988 2023 Explorer/Aviator – Tire Vibration From Temporary Flat Spotting – Built On 15-Mar-2023 And Through 01-Sep-2023

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10244849

MC-10244849-0001.pdf 41.934KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10243480

Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51906

Summary

Some 2023 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on 15-Mar-2023 and through 01-Sep-2023 may exhibit a vehicle vibration felt at 35-80 mph (55 130 km/h) in the steering wheel and/or seat. This may be due to tire flat spotting caused by vehicles being held at the Chicago Assembly Plant awaiting 360-degree camera repairs. Tire flat spotting on these vehicles may be a temporary concern that is resolved after driving the vehicle a minimum of 200 miles (320 km) with no repair required. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 204-4A if further diagnosis or repair is required after the vehicle has been driven this minimal distance.

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

SSM 51906
2023 Explorer/Aviator – Tire Vibration From Temporary Flat Spotting – Built On 15-Mar-2023 And Through 01-Sep-2023

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10243480

MC-10243480-0001.pdf 29.08KB

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