NHTSA Recall 70V147000

NHTSA Campaign Id 70V147000; Date: Dec. 10, 1970

Recalled Vehicles:

1971 Chevrolet C20;  1971 Chevrolet C30;  1971 Chevrolet K20;  1971 Chevrolet P20;  1971 Chevrolet P30;  1971 GMC C2500;  1971 GMC C3500;  1971 GMC K2500;  1971 GMC P2500;  1971 GMC P3500

Component: Wheel

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 7,250

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

Possibility that trucks may have been assembled with either 16 x 6. 00 two-pieceor 16. 5 x 8. 25 one- piece wheels which have obvious cracks outside mountingbolt circle in wheel disc. If this condition exists, cracks may progress withprolonged vehicle operation and cause wheel failure which could result in lossof vehicle control. (correct by replacing wheel where necessary. )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 2, 1970

Also see:

All recalls of Chevrolet vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.