Other: labelsRecall 80V-049 · Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 80V-049 covers 16 Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on April 28, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V049000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLES MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS". PLACARD ON REAR EDGE OF LEFT DOOR MAY SHOW AN INCORRECT VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT FIGURE OF 800 LBS.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT LABEL FREE OF CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; TIRE INFORMATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IMPROPER LOADING COULD OCCUR, LEADING TO UNDESIRABLEHANDLING CHARACTERISTICS DUE TO OVERLOADING OF THE TIRES. THIS COULD CAUSE 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 October 1, 1979 to October 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.