NHTSA recall campaign
04V217000
ManufacturerCRANE CARRIER COMPANYReported2004-05-06Affected172 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GALAXY DISC TRUCK WHEELS, SIZE 22.5" X 9", A FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS CAN OCCUR.
Risk
IF THE WHEELS ARE NOT IDENTIFIED AND 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.
Manufacturer remedy
GALAXY IS HANDLING ALL OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. GALAXY WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE WHEELS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GALAXY TIRE AT 1-800-343-3276 OR CRANE AT 1-918-836-1651.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →