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Safety recall · 78V166000

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GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on August 7, 1978. It covers about 16 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
78V166000
Reported
Aug 7, 1978
Vehicles
16
Area
Steering

The problem

The front nuts may not have been tightened to specifications. These nuts could loosen during vehicle operation and cause the front hub and rotor assembly to separate from the wheel and tire assembly.

The fix

The dealer will tighten the nuts to specifications on all affected vehicles at no cost to owner.

Contacts

Vehicle description: trucks.System: suspension; spindle attaching nut.Consequences of defect: separation during vehicle operation could result inloss 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, GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 78V166000.
  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 K1001B
1978 Chevrolet K2003D
1978 GMC K1502D
1978 GMC K2502D

Questions

Is the 78V166000 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 78V166000?

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 78V166000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on August 7, 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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