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Recall 01V-365

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2001 Chevrolet C6H042 and 1 other model: Tires (markings).

At a glance

Campaign number
01V-365
Reported
December 4, 2001
Vehicles affected
115 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles