Glaval 1995–1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled April 21, 1997 · NHTSA recall 97V066000 · Glaval
Hazard
THE WHEEL CAN APPEAR TO BE OR CAN ACTUALLY GO OUT OF BALANCE AND COULD CRACK IN THE LUG NUT AREA INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEELS AND REMOVE THE RETAINER CLIPS IF STILL IN PLACE AND ALSO INSPECT WHEELS FOR CRACKS (INCLUDING THE FRONT WHEELS, IF THE TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED). IF THE WHEELS ARE CRACKED IN THE LUG NUT AREA, THE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED.
Units
2,121 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GLAVAL CONVERSION VANS AND PICKUP TRUCKS. THE RETAINER CLIPS WERE NOT REMOVED FROM THE REAR BRAKE DRUM WHEEL STUD BOLTS PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF A CUSTOM WHEEL.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEELS AND REMOVE THE RETAINER CLIPS IF STILL IN PLACE AND ALSO INSPECT WHEELS FOR CRACKS (INCLUDING THE FRONT WHEELS, IF THE TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED). IF THE WHEELS ARE CRACKED IN THE LUG NUT AREA, THE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED.
Product
Glaval CHEVROLET BLAZER · Glaval CHEVROLET C10 · Glaval CHEVROLET G20 · Glaval CHEVROLET SUBURBAN · Glaval DODGE B250 · Glaval DODGE D250 · Glaval FORD E150 · Glaval FORD F150 · Glaval GMC G25 · Glaval GMC SUBURBAN · Glaval JEEP CHEROKEE
Manufacturer(s)
Glaval Bus
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →