Recall 78V101000
Equipment › Other › Labels — Chevrolet, GMC · reported 3 May 1978 · 149 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
THE EXISTING CERTIFICATION LABELS CONTAIN INCORRECT RIM SIZE INFORMATION. THIS IS A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". THE EXISTING LABELS SPECIFY THE USE OF 16.5X6.00 REAR WHEELS INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT 16.5X6.75 WHEELS.
The fix
A NEW LABEL WILL BE INSTALLED INDICATING THE CORRECT SIZE REAR WHEEL. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: USAGE OF THE WHEELS SPECIFIED ON THE EXISTING LABELCOULD RESULT IN WHEEL FAILURE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING AND ANACCIDENT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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