Wheels: rimRecall 85V-156 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 85V-156 covers 861 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a wheels: rim problem, reported to NHTSA on November 26, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V156000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE WHEEL MAY DEVELOP CRACKS BETWEEN THE DISC AND RIM. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS AND IS NOT NOTICED, THE CRACK COULD INCREASE AROUND THE RIM, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE RIM FROM THE DISC, LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT MAY OCCUR.
The fix
REPLACE WHEELS HAVING THE SUSPECTED MANUFACTURING CODE NUMBER.
SYSTEM: DUAL REAR WHEELS, 16X6 FIRESTONE DUAL WHEELS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: C,K AND P 30/35 SERIES LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL REAR WHEELS.
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 July 1, 1985 to July 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.