CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK 1977: WHEELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V198000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | CHEVROLET TRUCK | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-09-09 | 1979-09-07 | 1979-12-11 |
Production Dates: 1977-08-01 - 1977-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 197
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 120
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". SOME OF THE TIRES "ALCOA TUBE TYPE" WERE IMPROPERLY MARKED 22.5 X 7.5/5 WHEN THEY WERE MEANT TO BE 22 X 7.5/5.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE IMPROPERLY MARKED FRONT ALUMINUM WHEELS WITH CORRECTLY MARKED WHEELS, WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, HEAVY.SYSTEM: WHEELS; TIRE AND RIM MARKINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INCORRECT INFORMATION MAY LEAD TO MISMATCHING ANDMISAPPLICATION DURING TIRE INSTALLATION. THIS WOULD CREATE AN UNSAFE CONDITIONTHAT COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
