OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
04E028000
Wheels
Reported Apr 14, 2004 · GALAXY TIRE & WHEEL, INC.
Summary
GALAXY DISC TRUCK WHEEL P/N 1290-0875-40, SIZE 22.5" X9". GALAXY TIRE HAS DETERMINED THAT A FAILURE IN THE WELD OF THESE DICS TRUCK WHEELS CAN OCCUR.
Consequence
IF THE WHEELS ARE NOT IDENTIFIED ABD REPLACED A SUDDEN FAILURE OF THE WHEEL MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
Remedy
GALAXY WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GALAXY TIRE AT 800-343-3276.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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