NHTSA Recall 81V118000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V118000; Date: Oct. 5, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Chevrolet C10; 1981 GMC C1500
Component: Wheels:rim
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 253
Recall Summary:
The spare wheel is one inch wider than the maximum approved rim width and fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars".
How to Fix:
The spare wheel assembly will be replaced without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with rpo ph7 (aluminum wheels) andsize p205/75r15 or fr78-15 tires. System: suspension; wheel. Consequences of defect: gradual loss of air could eventually lead to a flattire, possible loss of vehicle control, and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 12, 1981
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