Safety Recall NHTSA · 05E040000 Reported June 3, 2005

Pressor indicator valve cap

Q: What is recall 05E040000?

NHTSA recall 05E040000 was issued by Victor Products, Inc. on June 3, 2005. It addresses: Pressor indicator valve cap. The recall affects approximately 31,000 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.

Victor Products, Inc. · N/A · 31,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05E040000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Victor Products, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

31,000

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

June 3, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain victor pressure indicator valve cap (pivc) p/nos. V703/705; m703/705; and a703/705. the clear plastic top can break off, allowing the air in the tire to escape very rapidly.

Safety Consequence

Should this occur while the is in use, the driver could lose control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Victor will notify its customer and either they will replace the indicator caps or issue credit. the recall began may 16, 2005. owners may contact victor products at 847-298-8870.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Victor Products, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05E040000 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 05E040000

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

What is recall 05E040000?

NHTSA recall 05E040000 was issued by Victor Products, Inc. on June 3, 2005. It addresses: Pressor indicator valve cap. The recall affects approximately 31,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Victor Products, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05E040000 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.