Defect Description For Recall
These Tires Have Bead Damage Which Occured During Tire Mounting.
Make Of Vehicle
GMC
Model Of Vehicle
C35
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
96V117000
Component Description
Tires:Bead
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Demount Each Tire And Inspect For Bead Damage. If Bead Damage Is Found, The Tire Will Be Replaced.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19951001
End Of Manufacture
19960101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5773
Date Owners Notified
19960705
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19960701