NHTSA safety recall

Recall 78V177000

Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack — Chevrolet, GMC · reported 15 Aug 1978 · 237,693 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

THE NUT ON THE CARRIER SUPPORT BOLT ASSEMBLY MAY BREAK WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE ENTIRE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

The fix

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TIRE AND WHEEL CARRIER BOLT ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; SPARE TIRE MOUNT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE,IT COULD ROLL FREE AND ENDANGER OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD.

NHTSA campaign

78V177000

Filed by

General Motors Corp.

Report received

15 Aug 1978

Owners notified

15 Aug 1978

Potentially affected

237,693

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.

1978 Chevrolet C Series 1978 Chevrolet K Series 1978 GMC C15 1978 GMC C25 1978 GMC C35 1978 GMC K15 1978 GMC K25

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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