Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Glaval Conversion Vans And Pickup Trucks. The Retainer Clips Were Not Removed From The Rear Brake DrUM Wheel StUD Bolts Prior To The Installation Of A Custom Wheel.
Make Of Vehicle
GLAVAL
Model Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET BLAZER
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
97V066000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Drum
Effect Of Defect
The Wheel Can Appear To Be Or Can Actually Go Out Of Balance And Could Crack In The Lug Nut Area Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Wheels And Remove The Retainer Clips If Still In Place And Also Inspect Wheels For Cracks (Including The Front Wheels, If The Tires Have Been Rotated). If The Wheels Are Cracked In The Lug Nut Area, The Wheels Will Be Replaced.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Glaval Bus Division
Start Of Manufacture
19950801
End Of Manufacture
19961205
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2121
Date Owners Notified
19970519
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Glaval Bus
Date Report Received
19970421