Gmc K15 1978
Model K15 made in 1978 by Gmc got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, steering.
Model 1978
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | ||||||||||||||||
78V177000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 237693 | 08/15/1978 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/15/1978 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The nut on the carrier support bolt assembly may break which would allow the entire wheel and tire assembly to separate from the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | ||||||||||||||||
78V166000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 16 | 08/10/1978 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/07/1978 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The front nuts may not have been tightened to specifications. these nuts could loosen during vehicle operation and cause the front hub and rotor assembly to separate from the wheel and tire assembly. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will tighten the nuts to specifications on all affected vehicles at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: suspension; spindle attaching nut.consequences of defect: separation during vehicle operation could result inloss of vehicle control and an accident. |