1981 GMC C1500 RECALL - #81V118000
RECALL FOR WHEELS : RIM
THE SPARE WHEEL IS ONE INCH WIDER THAN THE MAXIMUM APPROVED RIM WIDTH AND FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS".
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1981 GMC C1500 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1980 - 1/1/1981 |
| Recalled on |
10/13/1981 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/12/1981 |
| # Affected |
253 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS:RIM |
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| Description |
THE SPARE WHEEL IS ONE INCH WIDER THAN THE MAXIMUM APPROVED RIM WIDTH AND FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE SPARE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RPO PH7 (ALUMINUM WHEELS) ANDSIZE P205/75R15 OR FR78-15 TIRES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEEL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: GRADUAL LOSS OF AIR COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FLATTIRE, POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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