Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack

NHTSA recall 78V177000 · announced August 15, 1978 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 237,693 units affected

The problem

THE NUT ON THE CARRIER SUPPORT BOLT ASSEMBLY MAY BREAK WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE ENTIRE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

What to do

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TIRE AND WHEEL CARRIER BOLT ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; SPARE TIRE MOUNT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE,IT COULD ROLL FREE AND ENDANGER OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1978 Chevrolet C Series
• 1978 Chevrolet K Series
• 1978 Gmc C15
• 1978 Gmc C25
• 1978 Gmc C35
• 1978 Gmc K15
• 1978 Gmc K25

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.