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Safety recall · 77V074000

Wheels: hubcap / cover Chevrolet recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 16, 1977. It covers about 15,246 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
77V074000
Reported
May 16, 1977
Vehicles
15,246
Area
Wheels & tires

The problem

The center (spider) section of wheels installed on these vehicles may have been manufactured from an incorrect grade of steel. The center section may fatigue and separate from the wheel rim.

The fix

Dealer will inspect and will replace defective wheels with wheels made from the correct grade of steel, without charge to owner.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: wheels; center disc spider.Consequences of defect: if separation occurs during vehicle operation, loss ofvehicle control and an accident could result.

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 77V074000.
  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
1977 Chevrolet Camaro03B
1977 Chevrolet Nova04F

Questions

Is the 77V074000 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 77V074000?

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 77V074000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on May 16, 1977. 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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