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Vehicle recall 78V166000 · August 7, 1978

Chevrolet K10, GMC K15 and 2 more models

The front nuts may not have been tightened to specifications.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
78V166000
Reported to NHTSA
August 7, 1978
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification
August 10, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected
16
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
Recall 78V166000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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