Other: labelsRecall 78V-018 · Buick vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 78V-018 covers 100 Buick vehicles for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on January 24, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V018000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS", IN THAT THE TIRE PLACARD DOES NOT CONTAIN LEGIBLE TIRE SIZE INFORMATION.
The fix
DEALER WILL PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR THE OWNER TO INSTALL, OR FOR DEALER INSTALLATION, IF PREFERRED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE OWNER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE TIRE LABEL TOSELECT REPLACEMENT TIRES. TIRES OF INADEQUATE LOADING CAPACITY MAY BE SELECTED.THIS COULD LEAD TO AN OVERLAODED VEHICLE, TIRE FAILURE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.