NHTSA Recall 78V177000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V177000; Date: Aug. 15, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Chevrolet C Series; 1978 Chevrolet K Series; 1978 GMC C15; 1978 GMC C25; 1978 GMC C35; 1978 GMC K15; 1978 GMC K25
Component: Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 237,693
Recall Summary:
The nut on the carrier support bolt assembly may break which would allow the entire wheel and tire assembly to separate from the vehicle.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the tire and wheel carrier bolt assembly at no charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks. System: equipment; spare tire mount. Consequences of defect: if the spare tire and wheel separates from the vehicle,it could roll free and endanger other vehicles on the road.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 15, 1978
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