Don't know if this was posted before....

"If you've replaced new tires since 2006, there's a chance that your tire valves are affected by the recall," said Don Mays of Consumer Reports. He checked cars in the staff parking lot and found more than one with a problem.

"This crack leaked air slowly, resulting in a flat tire. But at highway speeds, you could have sudden air loss, and that can be a serious problem," explained Mays.

So how can you tell if your tire has one of these valves-- it's not easy?

At a minimum, Consumer Reports says check your tire pressure at least once a month and inspect the valve for any cracks.

Flex the valve out towards the tire and rotate it, looking for any cracks along the stem. A flashlight can be helpful. A good valve has no cracks. A problem valve one has cracks at the base.

"If you do find a crack, go to your mechanic and make sure all four tire-valve stems are replaced, not just the defective one," said Mays

To be certain that your valves haven't been recalled, have a mechanic take the tire off and inspect the valve from the inside. That's the only way to check the model number to see if your valve is part of the recall. The model numbers of the six tire valves involved in the recall are


TR-413, TR-413CH, TR-414, TR-415, TR-418, and TR-423.

An often overlooked part of the tire value assembly is the plastic cap.

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