Gmc K35 1996
Model K35 made in 1996 by Gmc got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsuspension, tires.
Model 1996
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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| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V082000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1996 to 04/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 16918 | 04/29/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/07/1996 | 05/09/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicle usage could cause the nuts to loosen and eventually fall off the u-bolt. this could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension; axle; rear; u-bolt. vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| TIRES - BEAD | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V117000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1995 to 01/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 5773 | 07/05/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/01/1996 | 07/08/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This damage to the tire reinforcing structure in the bead toe area causes a bulge in the sidewall after the tire is inflated. this condition will result in a slow air loss causing the tire to go flat. however, it is possible for the damage to result in a rapid air loss causing injuries to anyone if they were handling the tire when this occurred. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will demount each tire and inspect for bead damage. if bead damage is found, the tire will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: tires; bead. vehicle description: vans and crew cab pickup trucks equipped with rpo xhp/yhp option (vin code f) and general ameri*550 as lt225/75r16d tires. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during july 1996. 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||