Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
GALAXY
Model Of Vehicle
1290-0875-40
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
04E028000
Component Description
Wheels
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Galaxy Tire & Wheel, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
661
Date Owners Notified
20040521
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Galaxy Tire & Wheel, Inc.
Date Report Received
20040414