VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GLAVAL CONVERSION VANS AND PICKUP TRUCKS
— Recall Campaign #97V066000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GLAVAL CONVERSION VANS AND PICKUP TRUCKS. THE RETAINER CLIPS WERE NOT REMOVED FROM THE REAR BRAKE DRUM WHEEL STUD BOLTS PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF A CUSTOM WHEEL.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,121 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
97V066000
| Manufacturer: | Glaval Bus |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 21, 1997 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 97V066000 |
| Units affected: | 2,121 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GLAVAL CONVERSION VANS AND PICKUP TRUCKS. THE RETAINER CLIPS WERE NOT REMOVED FROM THE REAR BRAKE DRUM WHEEL STUD BOLTS PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF A CUSTOM WHEEL.
- Consequeces:
- THE WHEEL CAN APPEAR TO BE OR CAN ACTUALLY GO OUT OF BALANCE AND COULD CRACK IN THE LUG NUT AREA INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEELS AND REMOVE THE RETAINER CLIPS IF STILL IN PLACE AND ALSO INSPECT WHEELS FOR CRACKS (INCLUDING THE FRONT WHEELS, IF THE TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED). IF THE WHEELS ARE CRACKED IN THE LUG NUT AREA, THE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GLAVAL AT 1-800-348-3708.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Affects the following:
- 1996 GLAVAL JEEP CHEROKEE
- 1995-1997 GLAVAL CHEVROLET BLAZER
- 1995-1997 GLAVAL CHEVROLET C10
- 1995-1997 GLAVAL CHEVROLET G20
- 1995-1997 GLAVAL CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
- 1995-1997 GLAVAL DODGE B250
- 1995-1997 GLAVAL DODGE D250
- 1995-1997 GLAVAL FORD E150
- 1995-1997 GLAVAL FORD F150
- 1995-1997 GLAVAL GMC G25
- 1995-1997 GLAVAL GMC SUBURBAN