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Old 07-08-2008, 03:16 AM
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defective tire valve stems?

Has anyone seen an article about 30 million defective wheel valve stems produced in China?

I recall seeing the report along with NHTSA comment a few weeks back

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Old 07-08-2008, 07:56 AM
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Yes, happened on my wife's SUV!

Discount tires replaced all 4 tire valves last week for that problem.
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Old 07-08-2008, 08:24 AM
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Can you specify the metal valve stems for an application on a standard Mercedes-Bemz wheel?
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Old 07-08-2008, 05:05 PM
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36 million rubber valve stems imported from China starting in August 2006 can crack prematurely allowing for pressure loss. It was discovered in the investigation of a Ford Explorer roll over accident in 2007. The valves in question are distributed by Topseal which is a subsidiary of Shanghai Baolong Industries Co. Ltd for Dill Air Control Products LLC.

we do not use any product which is effected by this recall
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Old 07-12-2008, 10:18 PM
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That's great (hit myself on forehead) --- I just bought 50 valve stems off eBay! That's where bogus parts like that usually end up!!

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