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Safety recall · 85V052000

Equipment: labels Chevrolet, GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 1, 1985. It covers about 3,152 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
85V052000
Reported
May 1, 1985
Vehicles
3,152
Area
Equipment & accessories

The problem

Rim information may have been omitted on certification label installed on the left front door. Consequence of defect: these trucks do not conform with fmvss 120, tire selections and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars.

The fix

INSTALL NEW CORRECTED LABELS.

Contacts

Vehicle description: fourwheel drive pickups and chassis cabs. System: tire certification label/fmvss 120.

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 85V052000.
  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
1985 Chevrolet K1001B
1985 Chevrolet K3501C
1985 GMC K1501C
1985 GMC K3503D

Questions

Is the 85V052000 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 85V052000?

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 85V052000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on May 1, 1985. 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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