Dill Air Controls Products | NHTSA Recall #08T028000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08T028000 by Dill Air Controls Products. Includes 1,800,000 affected units, REPLACEMENT SNAP-IN TIRE VALVE STEMS, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Dill air controls products (dill) is recalling 1.8 million replacement snap-in rubber valve stems, models dill apc tr413, tr414, and tr418, sold between november 2006 and july 2007. these valves may lack the required additive to protect the rubber against deterioration from ozone exposure. as a result, affected valve stems, when subject to high levels of ozone, may weather and crack earlier than normal for this product.

Corrective Action

Dill will notify owners and replace the affected valve stems free of charge. the recall began on december 9, 2008. owners may visit www.tirevalverecall.net for information.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08T028000
Manufacturer: Dill Air Controls Products
Report Received Date: 2008-12-08T00:00:00
Subject: Replacement snap-in tire valve stems
Component: Tires
Potentially Affected Units: 1,800,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Tire
Defect Summary: Dill air controls products (dill) is recalling 1.8 million replacement snap-in rubber valve stems, models dill apc tr413, tr414, and tr418, sold between november 2006 and july 2007. these valves may lack the required additive to protect the rubber against deterioration from ozone exposure. as a result, affected valve stems, when subject to high levels of ozone, may weather and crack earlier than normal for this product.
Consequence Summary: Over time, such a crack could progress to the point that it leaks air resulting in a loss of tire pressure. loss of tire pressure can result in a flat tire and/or loss of vehicle control, which could cause a crash without warning.
Corrective Action: Dill will notify owners and replace the affected valve stems free of charge. the recall began on december 9, 2008. owners may visit www.tirevalverecall.net for information.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-84i4~upy9-smkn
NHTSA ID: 08T028000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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