1977 CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK RECALL - #79V198000
RECALL FOR WHEELS
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". SOME OF THE TIRES (ALCOA TUBE TYPE) WERE IMPROPERLY MARKED 22.5 X 7.5/5 WHEN THEY WERE MEANT TO BE 22 X 7.5/5.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1977 CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1977 - 11/1/1977 |
| Recalled on |
12/11/1979 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/9/1979 |
| # Affected |
197 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS |
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| Description |
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". SOME OF THE TIRES (ALCOA TUBE TYPE) WERE IMPROPERLY MARKED 22.5 X 7.5/5 WHEN THEY WERE MEANT TO BE 22 X 7.5/5. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE IMPROPERLY MARKED FRONT ALUMINUM WHEELS WITH CORRECTLY MARKED WHEELS, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, HEAVY.SYSTEM: WHEELS; TIRE AND RIM MARKINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INCORRECT INFORMATION MAY LEAD TO MISMATCHING ANDMISAPPLICATION DURING TIRE INSTALLATION. THIS WOULD CREATE AN UNSAFE CONDITIONTHAT COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Oct 29, 2001 - 062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
SUBJECT REGARDING FLEXIBLE FAN BLADES *SLC
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