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Galaxy Wheels recall
Recalled April 14, 2004 · NHTSA recall 04E028000 · Galaxy
Hazard
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.
Units
661 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Galaxy 1290-0875-40 · Galaxy TRUCK WHEEL
Manufacturer(s)
GALAXY TIRE & WHEEL, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →