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Safety recall · 92V129000

Wheels Chevrolet, GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on September 8, 1992. It covers about 6,784 vehicles across 16 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
92V129000
Reported
Sep 8, 1992
Vehicles
6,784
Area
Wheels & tires

The problem

The 19.5 X 6 front steel wheel disc cracks outside the mounting bolt circle and ends at the hub's diameter.

The risk

If the cracking goes unnoticed, the center portion of thedisc will crack completely and eventually the rim portion of the wheel couldseparate from the center section which could result in a vehicle crash.

The fix

Replace all six (seven if there is a spare) defective wheels with newly designed wheels.

Contacts

System: wheels.Vehicle description: medium trucks with 6.2L diesel engines, i-beam front axles,disc/drum power brakes and rated 11,000 to 11,500 lbs. Gvw.

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 92V129000.
  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

Questions

Is the 92V129000 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 92V129000?

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 92V129000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on September 8, 1992. 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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