1978 CHEVROLET K SERIES RECALL - #78V177000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : MECHANICAL : CARRIER/RACK
THE NUT ON THE CARRIER SUPPORT BOLT ASSEMBLY MAY BREAK WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE ENTIRE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 CHEVROLET K SERIES |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/15/1978 |
| # Affected |
237,693 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK |
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| Description |
THE NUT ON THE CARRIER SUPPORT BOLT ASSEMBLY MAY BREAK WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE ENTIRE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TIRE AND WHEEL CARRIER BOLT ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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