Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC Rim Recall 06V307000 (3,227 Vehicles)

The problem

Certain sport utility vehicles and trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These vehicles have an incomplete tire rim designation on the certification/tire label located on the driver's door edge. In addition, the label may also be missing the tire load rating on the label. Although this information is not required by the standard, if a tire of a lesser load rating is installed, the tire may not be able to sustain the loads encountered during use.

The risk

If a customer replaces a wheel and only relies on the rim size designation that is indicated on the label, a wheel that is of a different rim contour designation may be installed. It may be difficult or impossible to mount the tire on a wheel with the wrong contour. If the tire is mounted on the wheel with the wrong contour, the wheel and tire may not perform as intended, which could increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

A label that will correct the label originally installed will be mailed to consumers along with installation instructions. The customer will have the option for dealers to install the label. The recall begaon on november 7, 2006. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2239, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463.

Contacts

Gm recall no. 06079. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06V307000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT	247	5	F
2006 Cadillac SRX	68	3	A
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500	0	1	B
2007 Chevrolet Colorado	0	3	A
2006 Chevrolet Silverado	0	10	C
2007 GMC Canyon	45	3	C
2006 GMC Sierra	0	6	D

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT

247

2006 Cadillac SRX

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500

2007 Chevrolet Colorado

2006 Chevrolet Silverado

2007 GMC Canyon

2006 GMC Sierra

Questions

Is the 06V307000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 06V307000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 06V307000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on August 11, 2006. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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