Chevrolet, GMC 1978 Equipment recall
Recalled May 3, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78V101000 · Chevrolet
Remedy
A NEW LABEL WILL BE INSTALLED INDICATING THE CORRECT SIZE REAR WHEEL. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE.
Units
149 units
Description
THE EXISTING CERTIFICATION LABELS CONTAIN INCORRECT RIM SIZE INFORMATION. THIS IS A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". THE EXISTING LABELS SPECIFY THE USE OF 16.5X6.00 REAR WHEELS INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT 16.5X6.75 WHEELS.
What to do
A NEW LABEL WILL BE INSTALLED INDICATING THE CORRECT SIZE REAR WHEEL. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE.
Product
Chevrolet K30
Manufacturer(s)
General Motors, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →