Ford Recalls 2023 Maverick Tires for Manufacturing Defect Affecting Handling
Ford is recalling 2023 Maverick vehicles because the tires may be manufactured incorrectly, potentially causing loss of handling and control. Dealers will inspect and replace affected tires free of charge.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a tire manufacturing defect that may result in loss of vehicle handling and control, which increases the risk of crashes. However, no injuries or crashes have been reported. Per the severity rubric, this is 'High' (Score 3): a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2023 Maverick vehicles. The tires in these vehicles may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could result in a loss of vehicle handling and control. This condition increases the risk of a crash.
Owner notification letters were mailed on April 5, 2024.
Owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to arrange an inspection and tire replacement. Dealers will perform the inspection and replace tires as necessary at no cost. The Ford recall number is 24S20. For additional information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2023 FORD MAVERICK
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Tires
- Hazard
- tire-defect
- loss-of-control
- Affected units
- 115
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- MAVERICK
- BRONCO SPORT
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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