Safety Recall NHTSA · 04E028000 Reported April 14, 2004

Galaxy/truck wheel

Q: What is recall 04E028000?

NHTSA recall 04E028000 was issued by Galaxy Tire & Wheel, Inc. on April 14, 2004. It addresses: Galaxy/truck wheel. The recall affects approximately 661 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Galaxy Tire & Wheel, Inc. · N/A · 661 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04E028000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Galaxy Tire & Wheel, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

661

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

April 14, 2004

Defect Summary

Galaxy disc truck wheel p/n 1290-0875-40, size 22.5" x9". galaxy tire has determined that a failure in the weld of these dics truck wheels can occur.

Safety Consequence

If the wheels are not identified abd 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.

Corrective Action

Galaxy will notify its customers and replace the wheels free of charge. owner notification began on may 21, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact galaxy tire at 800-343-3276.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Galaxy Tire & Wheel, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04E028000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 04E028000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04E028000?

NHTSA recall 04E028000 was issued by Galaxy Tire & Wheel, Inc. on April 14, 2004. It addresses: Galaxy/truck wheel. The recall affects approximately 661 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Galaxy Tire & Wheel, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04E028000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.