1978 CHEVROLET K30 Recalls

1978 CHEVROLET K30 Recall

Item Affected: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Date Announced: 05/03/1978

Description of Recall: 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.

Conequence:

Action Need To Fix It: A NEW LABEL WILL BE INSTALLED INDICATING THE CORRECT SIZE REAR WHEEL. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE.

Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: USAGE OF THE WHEELS SPECIFIED ON THE EXISTING LABELCOULD RESULT IN WHEEL FAILURE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING AND ANACCIDENT.