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Recall 96V-117

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1995 to 1996 Chevrolet C30 and 5 other models: Tires (bead).

At a glance

Campaign number
96V-117
Reported
July 1, 1996
Vehicles affected
5,773 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.

The risk

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.

The fix

Dealers will demount each tire and inspect for bead damage. If bead damage is found, the tire will be replaced.

Notes from the manufacturer

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-[removed] or GMC at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles