OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
79V198000
Wheels
Reported Sep 7, 1979 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Summary
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". SOME OF THE TIRES (ALCOA TUBE TYPE) WERE IMPROPERLY MARKED 22.5 X 7.5/5 WHEN THEY WERE MEANT TO BE 22 X 7.5/5.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE IMPROPERLY MARKED FRONT ALUMINUM WHEELS WITH CORRECTLY MARKED WHEELS, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, HEAVY.SYSTEM: WHEELS; TIRE AND RIM MARKINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INCORRECT INFORMATION MAY LEAD TO MISMATCHING ANDMISAPPLICATION DURING TIRE INSTALLATION. THIS WOULD CREATE AN UNSAFE CONDITIONTHAT COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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