NHTSA recall 05E040000 · Equipment
Equipment
Reported Jun 3, 200531,000 vehicles affectedVICTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
The defect
Certain victor pressure indicator valve cap (pivc) p/nos. V703/705; m703/705; and a703/705. the clear plastic top can break off, allowing the air in the tire to escape very rapidly.
The risk
Should this occur while the IS in use, the driver could lose control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Victor will notify its customer and either they will replace the indicator caps or issue credit. the recall began may 16, 2005. owners may contact victor products at 847-298-8870.