Vehicle recall 96V117000 · July 1, 1996
Chevrolet C30, GMC C35 and 4 more models
These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V117000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 1, 1996
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- July 5, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,773
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Tires › Bead
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