GMC HJ75 1978: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V004000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | HJ75 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-02-15 | 1979-01-08 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-09-01 - 1978-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 330
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 120
VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS", BECAUSE OF EITHER ONE OR BOTH OF THE FOLLOWING DISCREPANCIES ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL: 1" THE TIRE PRESSURE STATED IS 5 PSI TOO LOW, 2" THE TIRE AND RIM SIZE DESIGNATION IS NOT STATED.
DEALER WILL PLACE CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INCORRECT INFORMATION ON CERTIFICATION LABELS CREATES ASAFETY HAZARD AND ALSO INCREASES THR RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
