Mechanical: carrier/rackRecall 78V-177 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 78V-177 covers 237,693 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a mechanical: carrier/rack problem, reported to NHTSA on August 15, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V177000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE NUT ON THE CARRIER SUPPORT BOLT ASSEMBLY MAY BREAK WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE ENTIRE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TIRE AND WHEEL CARRIER BOLT ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; SPARE TIRE MOUNT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE,IT COULD ROLL FREE AND ENDANGER OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.