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Safety recall · 69V020000

Tires Chevrolet recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on February 20, 1969. It covers about 1,396 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
69V020000
Reported
Feb 20, 1969
Vehicles
1,396
Area
Wheels & tires

Contacts

Possibility that firestone tires (8.25 X 14 white sidewall 4-ply rated), maynot meet minimum strength requirements. Failure in body of tire could resultin loss of tire pressure. (Correct by re- placing all tires with new improvedtype.)

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 69V020000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1969 Chevrolet Belair04D
1969 Chevrolet Biscayne03F
1969 Chevrolet Caprice04D
1969 Chevrolet Impala24F

Questions

Is the 69V020000 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 69V020000?

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 69V020000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on February 20, 1969. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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