Wheels

NHTSA recall 92V129000 · announced September 8, 1992 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 6,784 units affected

The problem

THE 19.5 X 6 FRONT STEEL WHEEL DISC CRACKS OUTSIDE THE MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ENDS AT THE HUB'S DIAMETER.

The risk

IF THE CRACKING GOES UNNOTICED, THE CENTER PORTION OF THEDISC WILL CRACK COMPLETELY AND EVENTUALLY THE RIM PORTION OF THE WHEEL COULDSEPARATE FROM THE CENTER SECTION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

REPLACE ALL SIX (SEVEN IF THERE IS A SPARE) DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED WHEELS.

Notes

SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS WITH 6.2L DIESEL ENGINES, I-BEAM FRONT AXLES,DISC/DRUM POWER BRAKES AND RATED 11,000 TO 11,500 LBS. GVW.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1985 Chevrolet P3
• 1986 Chevrolet P3
• 1987 Chevrolet P3
• 1988 Chevrolet P3
• 1989 Chevrolet P3
• 1990 Chevrolet P3
• 1991 Chevrolet P3
• 1992 Chevrolet P3
• 1985 Gmc P3
• 1986 Gmc P3
• 1987 Gmc P3
• 1988 Gmc P3
• 1989 Gmc P3
• 1990 Gmc P3
• 1991 Gmc P3
• 1992 Gmc P3

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