Other: labelsRecall 78V-101 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 78V-101 covers 149 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on May 3, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V101000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE EXISTING CERTIFICATION LABELS CONTAIN INCORRECT RIM SIZE INFORMATION. THIS IS A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". THE EXISTING LABELS SPECIFY THE USE OF 16.5X6.00 REAR WHEELS INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT 16.5X6.75 WHEELS.
The fix
A NEW LABEL WILL BE INSTALLED INDICATING THE CORRECT SIZE REAR WHEEL. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: USAGE OF THE WHEELS SPECIFIED ON THE EXISTING LABELCOULD RESULT IN WHEEL FAILURE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING AND ANACCIDENT.
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 August 1, 1977 to November 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.