Glaval Recall 97V066000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Drum, Drum
NHTSA recall 97V066000 · announced April 21, 1997 · filed by Glaval Bus Division · 2,121 units affected
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GLAVAL CONVERSION VANS AND PICKUP TRUCKS. THE RETAINER CLIPS WERE NOT REMOVED FROM THE REAR BRAKE DRUM WHEEL STUD BOLTS PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF A CUSTOM WHEEL.
The risk
THE WHEEL CAN APPEAR TO BE OR CAN ACTUALLY GO OUT OF BALANCE AND COULD CRACK IN THE LUG NUT AREA INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEELS AND REMOVE THE RETAINER CLIPS IF STILL IN PLACE AND ALSO INSPECT WHEELS FOR CRACKS (INCLUDING THE FRONT WHEELS, IF THE TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED). IF THE WHEELS ARE CRACKED IN THE LUG NUT AREA, THE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GLAVAL AT 1-800-348-3708.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1995 Glaval Chevrolet Blazer
- 1996 Glaval Chevrolet Blazer
- 1997 Glaval Chevrolet Blazer
- 1995 Glaval Chevrolet C10
- 1996 Glaval Chevrolet C10
- 1997 Glaval Chevrolet C10
- 1995 Glaval Chevrolet G20
- 1996 Glaval Chevrolet G20
- 1997 Glaval Chevrolet G20
- 1995 Glaval Chevrolet Suburban
- 1996 Glaval Chevrolet Suburban
- 1997 Glaval Chevrolet Suburban
- 1995 Glaval Dodge B250
- 1996 Glaval Dodge B250
- 1997 Glaval Dodge B250
- 1995 Glaval Dodge D250
- 1996 Glaval Dodge D250
- 1997 Glaval Dodge D250
- 1995 Glaval Ford E150
- 1996 Glaval Ford E150
- 1997 Glaval Ford E150
- 1995 Glaval Ford F150
- 1996 Glaval Ford F150
- 1997 Glaval Ford F150
- 1995 Glaval Gmc G25
- 1996 Glaval Gmc G25
- 1997 Glaval Gmc G25
- 1995 Glaval Gmc Suburban
- 1996 Glaval Gmc Suburban
- 1997 Glaval Gmc Suburban
- 1996 Glaval Jeep Cherokee
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.