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.