Vehicle recall 78V101000 · May 3, 1978
Chevrolet K30 and GMC K30
The existing certification labels contain incorrect rim size information.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The existing certification labels contain incorrect rim size information. This is a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars". The existing labels specify the use of 16.5X6.00 rear wheels instead of the correct 16.5X6.75 wheels.
- Remedy
- A new label will be installed indicating the correct size rear wheel. This will be performed free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: light trucks.system: equipment; certification labels.consequences of defect: usage of the wheels specified on the existing labelcould result in wheel failure, loss of vehicle control without warning and anaccident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V101000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 3, 1978
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- May 1, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 149
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet K30 (1978): 1978
- GMC K30 (1978): 1978
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