Tech International | NHTSA Recall #08T018000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08T018000 by Tech International. Includes 6,000,000 affected units, REPLACEMENT SNAP-IN TIRE VALVE STEMS, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Tech international is recalling certain replacement snap-in tire valve stems, model nos. Tr413, tr413ch, tr414, tr415, tr418, and tr423, manufactured between july and november 2006. the rubber portion of the valve stem may crack and permit the gradual loss of tire pressure.

Corrective Action

Tech international will replace the valve stems with non-defective valve stems free of charge. further, if a defective valve stem has caused structural damage to a tire, the tire will be replaced as necessary. the recall began on may 13, 2008. owners may contact tech international at 1-740-967-9015.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08T018000

Manufacturer: Tech International

Report Received Date: 2008-06-02T00:00:00

Subject: Replacement snap-in tire valve stems

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 6,000,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Tech international is recalling certain replacement snap-in tire valve stems, model nos. Tr413, tr413ch, tr414, tr415, tr418, and tr423, manufactured between july and november 2006. the rubber portion of the valve stem may crack and permit the gradual loss of tire pressure.

Consequence Summary: Continuing to drive on under-inflated tires could damage the tire, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Tech international will replace the valve stems with non-defective valve stems free of charge. further, if a defective valve stem has caused structural damage to a tire, the tire will be replaced as necessary. the recall began on may 13, 2008. owners may contact tech international at 1-740-967-9015.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08T018000

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Created At: 1742808662

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