Defect Description For Recall
Dill Air Controls Products (Dill) Is Recalling 1.8 Million Replacement Snap-In Rubber Valve Stems, Models Dill APC Tr413, Tr414, And Tr418, Sold Between November 2006 And July 2007. These Valves May Lack The Required Additive To Protect The Rubber Against Deterioration From Ozone Exposure. As A Result, Affected Valve Stems, When Subject To High Levels Of Ozone, May Weather And Crack Earlier Than Normal For This Product.
Make Of Vehicle
DILL-ACP
Model Of Vehicle
TR-413
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
08T028000
Component Description
Tires:Valve
Effect Of Defect
Over Time, Such A Crack Could Progress To The Point That It Leaks Air Resulting In A Loss Of Tire Pressure. Loss Of Tire Pressure Can Result In A Flat Tire And/Or Loss Of Vehicle Control, Which Could Cause A Crash Without Warning.
Fix Defect
Dill Will Notify Owners And Replace The Affected Valve Stems Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 9, 2008. Owners May Visit Www.Tirevalverecall.Net For Information.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Dill Air Controls Products
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
1800000
Date Owners Notified
20081209
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Dill Air Controls Products
Date Report Received
20081208