Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck; GMC GMC (1977): Wheels
Recall 79V198000 · Sep 7, 1979 · General Motors Corp.
197
vehicles affected
197
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 79V198000
- Date
- Sep 7, 1979
- Maker
- General Motors Corp.
- Units affected
- 197
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Wheels
- Model years
- 1977
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". SOME OF THE TIRES (ALCOA TUBE TYPE) WERE IMPROPERLY MARKED 22.5 X 7.5/5 WHEN THEY WERE MEANT TO BE 22 X 7.5/5.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE IMPROPERLY MARKED FRONT ALUMINUM WHEELS WITH CORRECTLY MARKED WHEELS, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Chevrolet Truck | 1977 |
| GMC | GMC | 1977 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 79V198000?
2 models: Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck (1977), GMC GMC (1977), about 197 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 79V198000?
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE IMPROPERLY MARKED FRONT ALUMINUM WHEELS WITH CORRECTLY MARKED WHEELS, WITHOUT CHARGE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.