BUICK SKYHAWK 1975: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 75V129000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUICK | SKYHAWK | 1975 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1975-07-11 | 1975-07-14 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1975-08-01 - 1976-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 98631
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
HATCHBACK ONLY GENERAL MOTORS CAMPAIGN NO 75-C-12.POSSIBILITY THE STRENGTH OFTHE "J" BOLT 'HOOK' FURNISHED MAY BE INADEQUATE IN THE EVENT OF A SEVEREFRONTAL COLLISION WHEN THE SPARE TIRE IS MOUNTED ON THE REAR COMPARTMENT FLOOR.IF SUCH A COLLISION OCCURS.THE "J" BOLT COULD STRAIGHTEN TO SUCH AN EXTENTTHAT THE SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL MAY BECOME LOOSE AND TRAVEL FORWARD INTO THEPASSENGER AREA OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE POSSIBLITY OF OCCUPANT INJURY.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WITH HEAVIER DUTY "J" HOOK.'
