1985 CHEVROLET K30 RECALL - #84V136000
RECALL FOR WHEELS : HUBCAP/COVER
IN SOME 16 X 6 DISC WHEELS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT MAY CAUSE THE WHEELS TO CRACK IN THE DROP CENTER PORTION OF THE RIM. IF THE CRACK WERE TO OCCUR ON A WHEEL WITH A TUBE TYPE TIRE MOUNTED TO IT, AND CONTINUED TO GO UNDETECTED, THE WHEEL COULD SPLIT, RESULTING IN A RAPID LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 CHEVROLET K30 |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1984 - 8/1/1984 |
| Recalled on |
11/20/1984 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/7/1984 |
| # Affected |
305 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER |
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| Description |
IN SOME 16 X 6 DISC WHEELS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT MAY CAUSE THE WHEELS TO CRACK IN THE DROP CENTER PORTION OF THE RIM. IF THE CRACK WERE TO OCCUR ON A WHEEL WITH A TUBE TYPE TIRE MOUNTED TO IT, AND CONTINUED TO GO UNDETECTED, THE WHEEL COULD SPLIT, RESULTING IN A RAPID LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT EACH WHEEL AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL REAR WHEELS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS (16 X 6 DISC WHEELS).CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION MAYCAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT MAY RESULT. |
| See also |
1985 CHEVROLET K30 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1985 CHEVROLET K30 Recall for WHEELS, RIM
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