NHTSA has an ongoing investigation regarding alleged defects in the tire valves on certain 2007 Ford vehicles, including the Mustang.
The investigation is as to whether there is a safety hazard because of the cracking and leaking of the tire valves. According to an Associated Press article, Ford spokesman Wes Sherwood said, "We've seen reports of cracking and leaking. We have not identified a risk to motor vehicle safety."
It is reported that the tire valves in question were manufactured from July 2006 to mid-November 2006. Sherwood stated that the Ford tire valves were made in a different part of the Chinese factory and made with different materials than the tire valves that were recalled in June 2008.
Ford has until January 9, 2009, to provide the information requested by NHTSA.
What are your thoughts?
Would you advise 2007 Mustang owners to replace their tire valves immediately, or would you advise them to wait and see if there is a recall?
The investigation is as to whether there is a safety hazard because of the cracking and leaking of the tire valves. According to an Associated Press article, Ford spokesman Wes Sherwood said, "We've seen reports of cracking and leaking. We have not identified a risk to motor vehicle safety."
It is reported that the tire valves in question were manufactured from July 2006 to mid-November 2006. Sherwood stated that the Ford tire valves were made in a different part of the Chinese factory and made with different materials than the tire valves that were recalled in June 2008.
Ford has until January 9, 2009, to provide the information requested by NHTSA.
What are your thoughts?
Would you advise 2007 Mustang owners to replace their tire valves immediately, or would you advise them to wait and see if there is a recall?