Galaxy recall: Tires
What is wrong
Alliance Tire Americas, Inc. (Alliance Tire) is recalling certain Galaxy DH241-G 16H commercial truck tires in size 11R24.5 with DOT date codes 2519 through 4619. The tires may have been improperly vulcanized, allowing the tread to separate from the casing.
What could happen
The tread separation can reduce vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Alliance Tire will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Alliance Tire customer service at 1-844-921-2778.
Vehicles covered
- Galaxy Dh241-G 16H
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20T001000
- Type
- Tires
- Filed by
- Alliance Tire Americas, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 24, 2020
- Owners notified
- Feb 7, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,178
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Tires › Tread/belt
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.