Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

NHTSA recall 82V128000 · announced December 14, 1982 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 1,633 units affected

The problem

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE DRUM BALANCE WEIGHTS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE ALUMINUM WHEELS. THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL LUG NUTS TO LOOSEN, LEADING TO WHEEL STUD FAILURE. THIS COULD ALLOW SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE REAR BRAKE DRUM BALANCE WEIGHTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ALUMINUM WHEELS ANDREAR BRAKE DRUMS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE DRUM, BALANCE WEIGHTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEEL AND TIRE SEPARATION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIORWARNING AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1982 Chevrolet Blazer
• 1982 Chevrolet C10
• 1982 Gmc C15
• 1982 Gmc Jimmy

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