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Safety recall · 80V132000

Equipment: labels Chevrolet recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 14, 1980. It covers about 85,158 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
80V132000
Reported
Oct 14, 1980
Vehicles
85,158
Area
Equipment & accessories

The problem

Vehicles may not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "Tire selection and rims". The tire rim size was omitted on the existing label.

The fix

The owner has the option of affixing the correct information label him/herself or having the dealer do it at no charge to owner.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: equipment; tire information labels.Consequences of defect: lack of information could lead to the selection ofincorrect rims as replacement parts. This would create an unsafe situation thatcould result in 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 80V132000.
  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
1980 Chevrolet Caprice03C
1980 Chevrolet Impala03C

Questions

Is the 80V132000 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 80V132000?

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 80V132000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on October 14, 1980. 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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