Wheels: hubcap/coverRecall 77V-040 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 77V-040 covers 64 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a wheels: hubcap/cover problem, reported to NHTSA on March 22, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V040000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE WHEELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED SPIDER IN THE AREA WHERE THE SPIDER ATTACHES TO THE RIM. CONSEQUENTLY, THE CENTER SECTION OF THE WHEEL MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AND SEPARATE FROM THE WHEEL RIM.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE WHEELS, FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS, DISC SPIDER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
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 December 1, 1976 to December 1, 1976. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.