The problem
Certain medium duty chassis cabs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the tire placard label and incomplete vehicle label May have incorrect metric (kpa) tire pressure information (tire inflation pressure shown in english units (psi) is correct), and transposed tire size and rim size information.
The fix
Owners will be sent corrected labels with instructions for installation. Owner notification began August 8, 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 03V-283 (03V283000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 03L13 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Report date | August 5, 2003 |
| Owners notified | August 8, 2003 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 03V-283 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Owners will be sent corrected labels with instructions for installation. Owner notification began August 8, 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,000 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.