1978 CHEVROLET K30 RECALL - #78V101000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 CHEVROLET K30 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1977 - 11/1/1977 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/1/1978 |
| # Affected |
149 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
A NEW LABEL WILL BE INSTALLED INDICATING THE CORRECT SIZE REAR WHEEL. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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