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Safety recall · 70V145000

Wheels Chevrolet, GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on December 7, 1970. It covers about 101 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
70V145000
Reported
Dec 7, 1970
Vehicles
101
Area
Wheels & tires

Contacts

Possibility that incorrect 16 x 5.50 Split side rings were assembled on truckswith 16 x 6.00 Wheels. Could cause wheel rings to dis- engaged from wheelduring vehicle operation. (Correct by replacing with proper size wheel rings.)

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, GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 70V145000.
  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
1970 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck01C
1970 GMC GMC02B

Questions

Is the 70V145000 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 70V145000?

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 70V145000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on December 7, 1970. 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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