| Make : CHEVROLET | Model : C6H042 | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 20010201 - 20010630 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V365000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20020220 | Date Received by ODI: 20011204 | Date Added to Database: 20011219 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 01074 | ||
| Component: TIRES:MARKINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 115 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON 19060S SINGLE SPEED REAR AXLES AND MICHELIN 245/70R19.5G XZE TIRES ON THE REAR WHEELS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE TIRE MARKINGS DO NOT SHOW ADEQUATE LOAD CAPACITY TO MEET THE VEHICLE DRIVE AXLE GAWR AS SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
MICHELIN WILL REPLACE THE TIRES ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 20, 2002. 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 MICHELIN AT 1-800-887-0662. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 120 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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