NHTSA Recall 79V198000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V198000; Date: Sep. 7, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck; 1977 GMC GMC
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 197
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars". Some of the tires (alcoa tube type) were improperly marked 22. 5 x 7. 5/5 when they were meant to be 22 x 7. 5/5.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and replace improperly marked front aluminum wheels with correctly marked wheels, without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks, heavy. System: wheels; tire and rim markings. Consequences of defect: incorrect information may lead to mismatching andmisapplication during tire installation. This would create an unsafe conditionthat could lead to a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 9, 1979
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