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πŸ’₯ Crash riskNHTSA 10V030πŸ“… Jan 29, 2010

2010 Mustang Shelby GT 500 recall: tires

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain model year 2010 mustang Shelby GT 500 vehicles manufactured between october 28 and december 3, 2009, fail to conform to the tire loading and information requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the rear tire size information is incorrect.

πŸ’₯ The risk

Inflating tires to a pressure other than specified on the original labels may have an adverse effect on vehicle braking, and handling, and stability in an emergency maneuver increasing the risk of a crash.

πŸ”§ The fix

Ford will mail owners the correct tire label along with instructions of where and how to affix the label. The safety campaign began on february 11, 2010. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
10V030000
Manufacturer recall #
10L05
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
243
Component
TIRES:MARKINGS
Owner phone
1-866-436-7332
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 11, 2010
Built
Oct 28, 2009 – Dec 3, 2009
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Ford's recall campaign number is 10L05.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V030 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V030?

2010 Mustang Shelby GT 500. 243 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mustang dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-436-7332.