24S20 – Michelin Mis-Built Tires – 2023 Ford Maverick & Bronco Sport

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March 22, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V223000

Tires Manufactured Incorrectly

A loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V223

Manufacturer FordeBay Motor Company

Components TIRES

Potential Number of Units Affected 115

 

Summary

FordeBay Motor Company (FordeBay) is recalling certain 2023 Maverick and Bronco Sport vehicles. The tires may have been manufactured incorrectly, which may result in a loss of vehicle handling and control.

 

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the tires, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were April 5, 2024. Owners may contact FordeBay customer service at 1-866-436-7332. FordeBay’s number for this recall is 24S20.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

 

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April 5, 2024

NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD
Safety Recall 24S20 – SUPPLEMENT #1
Certain 2023 Model Year Maverick & Bronco Sport Vehicles
Michelin Mis-Built Tires

 

REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT

  • Parts Ordering Information – Update Replacement Tire Part Number
  • Technical Instructions – Added Supplement Number, STST 10 certification requirements and information regarding the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) contact.

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates
Maverick2023HermosilloOctober 5, 2023 through October 10, 2023
Bronco Sport2023HermosilloOctober 5, 2023 through October 11, 2023

US population of affected vehicles: 114. Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists.

Note: Some vehicles may be in the process of being repaired at the plant. Monitor OASIS before opening an RO and/or beginning a repair. Parts purchased for an FSA can be returned for credit if required. See the EXCESS STOCK RETURN details in Labor Allowances and Parts Ordering Information for more information.

 

REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL

In all of the affected vehicles, it may be possible that one or more of the tires were mis-built with a hybrid cap made of aramid and nylon instead of an all-nylon composition, resulting in a tire with increased cornering stiffness. Given the random manner in which these tires were fitted to vehicles during manufacturing, there is a possibility of various combinations these tires may present on a single vehicle – ranging from all four tires being affected to just one. A high variation in cornering stiffness amongst a vehicle’s tires can result in a degradation in vehicle handling during evasive traffic maneuvers, resulting in a potential loss of vehicle control which increases the risk of a crash.

 

SERVICE ACTION

Dealers are to inspect tires and check the tire label serial number. If the serial number matches a suspect tire or the serial number cannot be read, the tire(s) will be replaced free of charge (parts and labor). This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner.

Near, but not over the DOT code or mold number, render all suspect removed tire(s) unserviceable by cutting one sidewall circumferentially a minimum of 6 inches in length, cutting the bead with bolt cutters or drilling a one-inch diameter hole through the sidewall.  The DOT code must be readable after disabling the tire. Refer to the Technical Instructions for further detail regarding Tire Disabling and Tire Return. Submit a photo to the SSSC of the unserviceable tire.

To assist vehicle owners to have this repair completed when parts are available, dealers should:

  • Arrange to pick up the owner’s vehicle and drive it to the dealership for repairs.
    • Re-deliver the owner’s vehicle after repairs have been completed.

 

OWNER NOTIFICATION AND MAILING SCHEDULE

Owner letters are expected to be mailed the week of April 1, 2024. Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter.

PLEASE NOTE:

Federal law requires dealers to complete this recall service before a new vehicle is delivered to the buyer or lessee. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $27,168 per vehicle. Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.

 

MOBILE SERVICE REPAIR ASSESSMENT LEVEL

  • All repairs in this program have the following assessment level.

– Not a Mobile Service Repair

 

SOLD VEHICLES

  • FordeBay has not issued instructions to stop selling/delivering or driving used vehicles under this safety Owners should contact their dealers for an appointment to have their vehicles remedied as soon as practicable. Immediately contact any of your affected customers whose vehicles are not on your VIN list but are identified in OASIS. Give the customer a copy of the Owner Notification Letter (when available) and schedule a service date.
  • Correct other affected vehicles identified in OASIS which are brought to your dealership.
  • Dealers are to prioritize repairs of customer vehicles over repairs of new and used vehicle inventory.

 

STOCK VEHICLES

  • Correct all affected units in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.

 

DEALER-OPERATED RENTAL VEHICLES

The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act law effective June 2016 prohibits a rental company from selling, renting, or leasing vehicles subject to a safety or compliance recall. Please consult your legal counsel for legal advice.

 

BRANDED / SALVAGED TITLE VEHICLES

Affected branded / salvaged title vehicles are eligible for this recall.

 

OWNER REFUNDS

  • This safety recall must still be performed, even if the owner has paid for a previous repair. Claiming a refund will not close the recall on the vehicle.
  • FordeBay Motor Company is offering a refund for owner-paid repairs covered by this recall if the repair was performed before the date indicated in the reimbursement plan, which is posted with this bulletin. Owners are directed to seek reimbursement through authorized dealers or, at their option, directly through FordeBay Motor Company at PO Box 6251, Dearborn, MI 48121-6251.
  • Dealers are also pre-approved to refund owner-paid emergency repairs that were performed away from an authorized servicing dealer after the end date specified in the reimbursement plan. Non-covered repairs, or those judged by FordeBay to be excessive, will not be reimbursed.
  • Refunds will only be provided for the cost associated with tire inspections and tire replacement.

 

RENTAL VEHICLES 

Rental vehicles are not approved for this program.

 

PICK-UP & DELIVERY- Participating Dealers

Dealers participating in the Remote Experience Program:

  • FordeBay Dealers – Refer to EFC14125, 2024 Remote Experience Program, Pick-Up & Delivery Offset section for additional details.

 

PICK-UP & DELIVERY- Non-participating Dealers

FordeBay Dealers not participating in the 2024 Remote Experience Program for Pick-Up & Delivery are authorized to claim unique services for completing this program.

  • Dealers are authorized to claim one-half labor hour per repair for vehicle Pick-Up & Delivery services. Refer to Labor Allowances for details.
  • Dealers must retain a Vehicle Pick-Up & Delivery Record with the repair order documentation.

 

PARTS REQUIREMENTS

Service Part NumberPackage Order QuantityNumber in PackageDescription
9OO4-7228211TIRE (the part number prefix contains O’s not zero’s)

 


CERTAIN 2023-2024 MODEL YEAR BRONCO SPORT AND MAVERICK VEHICLES — TIRE SERIAL NUMBER BAR CODE LABEL INSPECTION

SERVICE PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT! This procedure was modified from the original Workshop Manual (WSM) procedure. For this Field Service Action (FSA), it is not necessary to remove the tires from the wheels during the inspection procedure and balancing of the wheel and tire will not be required. Follow technical instructions carefully.

IMPORTANT! The Service Technician Specialty Training (STST) Competency 10 certification requirement, for U.S. market only, will be enforced starting with repair orders opened on or after April 1, 2024. Field Service Action (FSA) repairs will reject if the repairing technician is not certified in STST Competency 10 FSA. See Electronic Field Communication (EFC) 14251 for more details.

1. Remove all four (4) wheels and tires from the vehicle. Follow the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures in Section 204-04.

2. Mark the orientation of each tire to wheel before continuing to the next step, to avoid having to balance the wheels and tires.

3. Break the inner and outer bead on all four (4) wheels and tires. Do Not remove the tire from the wheel at this time. Follow the WSM procedures in Section 204-04A – Disassembly and Assembly.

4. Inspect for the tire serial number bar code label, on the bead sealing surface, of each tire. Does the label have one of the following bar codes? AK710533, AK710543, AK710526, AK710536, AK710551, AK710561, or AK710562. See Figure 1.

Yes – Contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) to obtain an approval code to order the new tire(s). Mark the failed tire(s) as DO NOT USE and mount the tire(s) back on the wheels and install the wheels and tires on the vehicle, until the new tire(s) arrive. Follow the WSM procedures in Section 204-04 for tire replacement and installation. Refer to the Tire Disabling, Tire Return and Photo Submission Requirements on Page 2.

No – Align the tire and wheel orientation lines, inflate the tires to specifications, and assemble back the tires and install the wheels and tires on the vehicle. Follow the WSM procedures in Section 204-04. Recall complete.

 

TIRE DISABLING, TIRE RETURN AND PHOTO SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT

NOTE: The tire disablement must take place near the DOT and mold numbers so it can be captured in the photo evidence. The DOT code and mold number must be readable after disabling the tire.

1. ALL suspect tires removed from vehicles must immediately be made unusable by one of the following methods: cutting one sidewall circumferentially at a minimum of six (6) inches (152.4 mm) in length, cutting the bead with bolt cutters or drilling a one (1) inch (25.4 mm) diameter hole through the sidewall. DO NOT CUT THROUGH OR DRILL THE DOT CODE OR THROUGH THE MOLD NUMBER.

 

Special Tire Handling Information

  • Rendering the DOT code and/or mold number unreadable will subject that tire to be charged back to the dealer.

2. Submit clear photo(s) of ALL the disabled tire(s) to the Special Service Support Center (SSSC).

  • The photo(s) must clearly demonstrate the disablement near the DOT code and mold numbers in the same photo.

3. Dispose of tire(s) in compliance with your local laws.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal law prohibits selling motor vehicle parts or components that are under safety, compliance, or emissions recall. Unless a part is requested to be returned to FordeBay, all parts replaced under this FSA must be scrapped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal environmental protection and hazardous material regulations. Refer to the Parts Retention, Return, & Scrapping section of the FSA dealer bulletin for further information.

 

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Chronology :

On October 24, 2023, an issue pertaining to mis-built tires on 2023 model year Maverick and Bronco Sport vehicles was brought to FordeBay’s Critical Concern Review Group (CCRG) for review. FordeBay learned that FordeBay’s supplier identified 21 mis-built tires they shipped to Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly Plant (HSAP).

Between November 2023 and January 2024, FordeBay and Michelin inspected vehicles at HSAP and distribution ramps from the suspect build period. This process led to the identification and replacement of 14 mis-built tires.

The remaining 7 mis-built tires may be installed on vehicles that were delivered to dealerships.

In February 2024, FordeBay’s Vehicle Dynamics team reviewed supplier data and conducted an engineering assessment on the performance of the mis-built tires.

As of March 05, 2024, FordeBay is not aware of any warranty claims related to this concern on Maverick and Bronco Sport vehicles. FordeBay has not identified any VOQs related to this condition.

On March 15, 2024, FordeBay’s Field Review Committee reviewed the concern and approved a field action.

FordeBay is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition.

 


2 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
FORDeBayBRONCO SPORT2023
FORDeBayMAVERICK2023

 


5 Associated Documents

Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-24V223-7318.pdf 645.329KB

 


Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-24V223-2489.PDF 216.103KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-24V223-8362.pdf 491.873KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-24V223-4192.pdf 702.619KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-24V223-4239.pdf 311.048KB

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