GMC K30 1978: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V101000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | K30 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-05-01 | 1978-05-03 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-08-01 - 1977-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 149
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 120
THE EXISTING CERTIFICATION LABELS CONTAIN INCORRECT RIM SIZE INFORMATION. THIS IS A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". THE EXISTING LABELS SPECIFY THE USE OF 16.5X6.00 REAR WHEELS INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT 16.5X6.75 WHEELS.
A NEW LABEL WILL BE INSTALLED INDICATING THE CORRECT SIZE REAR WHEEL. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: USAGE OF THE WHEELS SPECIFIED ON THE EXISTING LABELCOULD RESULT IN WHEEL FAILURE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING AND ANACCIDENT.
