NHTSA Recall 78V149000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V149000; Date: Jun. 27, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Chevrolet K20
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 18
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars", in that the tire inflation pressure listed on the labels is too low.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install a new label that shows the correct tire pressure information, at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks. System: equipment; certification labels. Consequences of defect: continued operation of a vehicle with significantlyunderinflated tires will accelerate tire wear, cause overheating and possiblestructural damage to the tires. This could lead to a sudden loss of air fromthe tires, loss of vehicle control, and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 26, 1978
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