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Safety recall · 78V149000

Equipment: labels Chevrolet recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on June 27, 1978. It covers about 18 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
78V149000
Reported
Jun 27, 1978
Vehicles
18
Area
Equipment & accessories

The problem

The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "Tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars", in that the tire inflation pressure listed on the labels is too low.

The fix

Dealer will install a new label that shows the correct tire pressure information, at no charge to owner.

Contacts

Vehicle description: light trucks.System: equipment; certification labels.Consequences of defect: continued operation of a vehicle with significantlyunderinflated tires will accelerate tire wear, cause overheating and possiblestructural damage to the tires. This could lead to a sudden loss of air fromthe tires, loss of vehicle control, and an accident.

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 78V149000.
  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 K2003D

Questions

Is the 78V149000 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 78V149000?

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 78V149000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on June 27, 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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