THE SPARE WHEEL IS ONE INCH WIDER THAN THE MAXIMUM APPROVED RIM WIDTH AND FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL
— Recall Campaign #81V118000
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".
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 253 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
81V118000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
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| Recall date: | October 05, 1981 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 81V118000 |
| Units affected: | 253 |
- 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".
- Consequeces:
- 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.