

As a result, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requires all new light vehicles to have a low tire pressure warning system as a standard safety feature by September 1st, 2007. The Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act was passed by Congress in the fall of 2000.

In the long term, we plan to provide an extensive program of training and support for all of our customers, from our distribution partners down to the end consumer." Our products deliver an OE look, fit and function to boost customer confidence and acceptance. The replacement parts in our program are identical to the original equipment. In building our TPMS program, we've leveraged our position as an OEM supplier. Laster, Director of Marketing and Business Development for Siemens VDO Service & Special Solutions, "We have developed one of the best programs available and can offer our aftermarket customers an exceptional opportunity for added revenue in this new category of tire service, not only from new parts sales but also from new service jobs. Although the tire sensor assembly only needs to be replaced if it fails or is damaged, the service parts will need to be replaced every time a tire is serviced, as recommended by the manufacturer.Īccording to Howard A. The TPMS components in a vehicle's tire consist of a sensor assembly, which includes five service parts - a valve core, valve nut, valve cap, seal, and seal washer. Tire pressure monitoring systems are designed to monitor the air pressure in a tire and send a warning to the vehicle's on-board monitoring system if the pressure drops below a preset limit. The Siemens VDO program will help technicians to service the more than 3 million vehicles currently equipped with Siemens VDO Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems. ALLENTOWN, PA - Relying on its expertise as a leading global OEM supplier of Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS), Siemens VDO Service & Special Solutions has developed a new aftermarket program for TPMS replacement and service parts.
