NHTSA recall campaign
78V177000
ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Reported1978-08-15Affected237,693 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE NUT ON THE CARRIER SUPPORT BOLT ASSEMBLY MAY BREAK WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE ENTIRE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TIRE AND WHEEL CARRIER BOLT ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →