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Safety recall · 70V147000

Wheels Chevrolet, GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on December 10, 1970. It covers about 7,250 vehicles across 10 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
70V147000
Reported
Dec 10, 1970
Vehicles
7,250
Area
Wheels & tires

Contacts

Possibility that trucks may have been assembled with either 16 x 6.00 Two-pieceor 16.5 X 8.25 One- piece wheels which have obvious cracks outside mountingbolt circle in wheel disc. If this condition exists, cracks may progress withprolonged vehicle operation and cause wheel failure which could result in lossof vehicle control. (Correct by replacing wheel where necessary.)

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 70V147000.
  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
1971 Chevrolet C2013D
1971 Chevrolet C3003C
1971 Chevrolet K2003D
1971 Chevrolet P2001B
1971 Chevrolet P3002C
1971 GMC C250002D
1971 GMC C350003F
1971 GMC K250003F
1971 GMC P250001C
1971 GMC P350002D

Questions

Is the 70V147000 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 70V147000?

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 70V147000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on December 10, 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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