GMC C35 1984: WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V136000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | C35 | 1984 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-11-07 | 1984-10-26 | 1984-11-20 |
Production Dates: 1984-07-01 - 1984-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 305
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
IN SOME 16 X 6 DISC WHEELS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT MAY CAUSE THE WHEELS TO CRACK IN THE DROP CENTER PORTION OF THE RIM. IF THE CRACK WERE TO OCCUR ON A WHEEL WITH A TUBE TYPE TIRE MOUNTED TO IT, AND CONTINUED TO GO UNDETECTED, THE WHEEL COULD SPLIT, RESULTING IN A RAPID LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRE.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT EACH WHEEL AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL REAR WHEELS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS '16 X 6 DISC WHEELS'.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION MAYCAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT MAY RESULT.
