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  NHTSA Recall 84V136000

NHTSA Campaign Id 84V136000; Date: Oct. 26, 1984

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1984 Chevrolet C30 1985 Chevrolet C30 1984 Chevrolet K30 1985 Chevrolet K30 1984 GMC C35

Component: Wheels:center Section

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 305

icon3 Recall Summary:

In some 16 x 6 disc wheels a manufacturing defect may cause the wheels to crack in the drop center portion of the rim. If the crack were to occur on a wheel with a tube type tire mounted to it, and continued to go undetected, the wheel could split, resulting in a rapid loss of air from the tire.

icon2 How to Fix:

The dealer will inspect each wheel and replace it if necessary, without charge.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with dual rear wheels. System: suspension; wheels (16 x 6 disc wheels). Consequences of defect: rapid air pressure loss during vehicle operation maycause loss of vehicle control without prior warning and an accident may result.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 7, 1984

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All recalls of Chevrolet vehicles.

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