WheelsRecall 79V-198 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 79V-198 covers 197 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on September 7, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V198000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". SOME OF THE TIRES (ALCOA TUBE TYPE) WERE IMPROPERLY MARKED 22.5 X 7.5/5 WHEN THEY WERE MEANT TO BE 22 X 7.5/5.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE IMPROPERLY MARKED FRONT ALUMINUM WHEELS WITH CORRECTLY MARKED WHEELS, WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, HEAVY.SYSTEM: WHEELS; TIRE AND RIM MARKINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INCORRECT INFORMATION MAY LEAD TO MISMATCHING ANDMISAPPLICATION DURING TIRE INSTALLATION. THIS WOULD CREATE AN UNSAFE CONDITIONTHAT COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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.