Gpx International Tire Corporation | NHTSA Recall #06T007000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06T007000 by Gpx International Tire Corporation. Includes 15,783 affected units, FMVSS 119/TIRE STRENGTH, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain gpx galaxy trailer special tires (gpx p/n 600557) size 8-14.5 manufactured between may 2004 and august 2005 sold for original installation on certain econoline trailers and sold in the aftermarket as replacement tires. these tires fail to conform to the tire's average braking energy value requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars."

Corrective Action

Gpx will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during may 2006. owners may contact gpx at 781-321-3910.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06T007000

Manufacturer: Gpx International Tire Corporation

Report Received Date: 2006-03-07T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 119/tire strength

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 15,783

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Certain gpx galaxy trailer special tires (gpx p/n 600557) size 8-14.5 manufactured between may 2004 and august 2005 sold for original installation on certain econoline trailers and sold in the aftermarket as replacement tires. these tires fail to conform to the tire's average braking energy value requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars."

Consequence Summary: The tire may not be strong enough to withstand road hazard impacts which could result in rapid air loss, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Corrective Action: Gpx will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during may 2006. owners may contact gpx at 781-321-3910.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-kiiw_mfyz-rcu2

NHTSA ID: 06T007000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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