1981 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO RECALL - #81V036000
RECALL FOR WHEELS : HUBCAP/COVER
"TX" HEAVY DUTY WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH LAMINATED STEEL. THE WHEEL DISC MAY FRACTURE AND THE WHEEL AND TIRE COULD PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1981 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1980 - 10/1/1980 |
| Recalled on |
4/8/1981 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/30/1981 |
| # Affected |
6,690 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER |
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| Description |
"TX" HEAVY DUTY WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH LAMINATED STEEL. THE WHEEL DISC MAY FRACTURE AND THE WHEEL AND TIRE COULD PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEFECTIVE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH "TX"HEAVY DUTY WHEELS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF SEPARATION OF WHEEL AND TIRE FROM VEHICLE OCCURSWHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ANDHAVE AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1981 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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