GMC K15 1978: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V177000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | K15 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-08-15 | 1978-08-15 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 237693
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
THE NUT ON THE CARRIER SUPPORT BOLT ASSEMBLY MAY BREAK WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE ENTIRE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TIRE AND WHEEL CARRIER BOLT ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; SPARE TIRE MOUNT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE,IT COULD ROLL FREE AND ENDANGER OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD.
