NHTSA Recall 78V101000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V101000; Date: May. 3, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Chevrolet K30; 1978 GMC K30
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 149
Recall Summary:
The existing certification labels contain incorrect rim size information. This is a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars". The existing labels specify the use of 16. 5x6. 00 rear wheels instead of the correct 16. 5x6. 75 wheels.
How to Fix:
A new label will be installed indicating the correct size rear wheel. This will be performed free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks. System: equipment; certification labels. Consequences of defect: usage of the wheels specified on the existing labelcould result in wheel failure, loss of vehicle control without warning and anaccident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 1, 1978
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