Defect Description For Recall
Certain Sport Utility Vehicles And Trucks Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, “Tire SeleCTIon And Rims.” These Vehicles Have An Incomplete Tire Rim Designation On The Certification/Tire Label Located On The Driver’S Door Edge. In Addition, The Label May Also Be Missing The Tire Load Rating On The Label. Although This Information Is Not Required By The Standard, If A Tire Of A Lesser Load Rating Is Installed, The Tire May Not Be Able To Sustain The Loads Encountered During Use.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
AVALANCHE 1500
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
06V307000
Component Description
Wheels:Rim
Effect Of Defect
If A Customer Replaces A Wheel And Only Relies On The Rim Size Designation That Is Indicated On The Label, A Wheel That Is Of A Different Rim Contour Designation May Be Installed. It May Be Difficult Or Impossible To Mount The Tire On A Wheel With The Wrong Contour. If The Tire Is Mounted On The Wheel With The Wrong Contour, The Wheel And Tire May Not Perform As Intended, Which Could Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
A Label That Will Correct The Label Originally Installed Will Be Mailed To Consumers Along With Installation InstruCTIons. The Customer Will Have The Option For Dealers To Install The Label. The Recall Begaon On November 7, 2006. Owners Should Contact Cadillac At 1-866-982-2239, Chevrolet At 1-800-630-2438, And GMC Trucks At 1-866-996-9463.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20060401
End Of Manufacture
20060531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3227
Date Owners Notified
20061107
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20060811
Make Campaign Number
6079
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
110