NHTSA recall 04E028000 · Equipment
Wheels
Reported Apr 14, 2004661 vehicles affectedGALAXY TIRE & WHEEL, INC.
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.