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WheelsRecall 92V-129 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 92V-129 covers 6,784 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on September 8, 1992.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected6,7842 models
ReportedSep 8, 1992Owners notified Sep 28, 1992
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 92V129000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

THE 19.5 X 6 FRONT STEEL WHEEL DISC CRACKS OUTSIDE THE MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ENDS AT THE HUB'S DIAMETER.

The risk

IF THE CRACKING GOES UNNOTICED, THE CENTER PORTION OF THEDISC WILL CRACK COMPLETELY AND EVENTUALLY THE RIM PORTION OF THE WHEEL COULDSEPARATE FROM THE CENTER SECTION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE ALL SIX (SEVEN IF THERE IS A SPARE) DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED WHEELS.

SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS WITH 6.2L DIESEL ENGINES, I-BEAM FRONT AXLES,DISC/DRUM POWER BRAKES AND RATED 11,000 TO 11,500 LBS. GVW.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet P31985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
GMC P31985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

Built from July 1, 1985 to February 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. P30 CHASS.ROAD WHL FAILUREEA92019 · closed Sep 24, 1992
    NHTSA