NHTSA Complaint #11541733 — 2017 FORD F-350

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he noticed that the rim was corroded around the valve stem, causing tire to become deflated. The contact stated that the failure had caused him to inflate the tire each time he drove the vehicle. The low tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was incompatibility with the valve stem and rim. The valve stem was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for repair, and the dealer informed the contact that the parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.