Tires: markingsRecall 01V-365 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 01V-365 covers 115 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a tires: markings problem, reported to NHTSA on December 4, 2001.
Source: NHTSA recall 01V365000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON 19060S SINGLE SPEED REAR AXLES AND MICHELIN 245/70R19.5G XZE TIRES ON THE REAR WHEELS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE TIRE MARKINGS DO NOT SHOW ADEQUATE LOAD CAPACITY TO MEET THE VEHICLE DRIVE AXLE GAWR AS SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD.
The fix
MICHELIN WILL REPLACE THE TIRES ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MICHELIN AT 1-800-887-0662.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 2001 to June 30, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.