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Safety recall · 78V101000

Equipment: labels Chevrolet, GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 3, 1978. It covers about 149 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
78V101000
Reported
May 3, 1978
Vehicles
149
Area
Equipment & accessories

The problem

The existing certification labels contain incorrect rim size information. This is a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "Tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars". The existing labels specify the use of 16.5X6.00 Rear wheels instead of the correct 16.5X6.75 Wheels.

The fix

A new label will be installed indicating the correct size rear wheel. This will be performed free of charge.

Contacts

Vehicle description: light trucks.System: equipment; certification labels.Consequences of defect: usage of the wheels specified on the existing labelcould result in wheel failure, loss of vehicle control without warning and anaccident.

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 78V101000.
  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
1978 Chevrolet K3002C
1978 GMC K3001C

Questions

Is the 78V101000 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 78V101000?

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 78V101000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on May 3, 1978. 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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