NHTSA Recall 96V117000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V117000; Date: Jul. 1, 1996
This damage to the tire reinforcing structure in the bead "toe" area causes a bulge in the sidewall after the tire is inflated. This condition will result in a slow air loss causing the tire to go flat. However, it is possible for the damage to result in a rapid air loss causing injuries to anyone if they were handling the tire when this occurred.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Chevrolet C30; 1996 Chevrolet C30; 1995 Chevrolet G30; 1996 Chevrolet G30; 1995 Chevrolet K30; 1996 Chevrolet K30; 1995 GMC C35; 1996 GMC C35; 1995 GMC G35; 1996 GMC G35; 1995 GMC K35; 1996 GMC K35
Component: Tires:bead
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 5,773
Recall Summary:
These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.
How to Fix:
Dealers will demount each tire and inspect for bead damage. If bead damage is found, the tire will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
System: tires; bead. Vehicle description: vans and crew cab pickup trucks equipped with rpo xhp/yhp option (VIN code f) and general ameri*550 as lt225/75r16d tires. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during July 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 5, 1996
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