OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
81V118000
Wheels:rim
Reported Oct 5, 1981 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Summary
THE SPARE WHEEL IS ONE INCH WIDER THAN THE MAXIMUM APPROVED RIM WIDTH AND FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS".
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
THE SPARE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RPO PH7 (ALUMINUM WHEELS) ANDSIZE P205/75R15 OR FR78-15 TIRES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEEL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: GRADUAL LOSS OF AIR COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FLATTIRE, POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.
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