NHTSA recall 04V-240 (04V240000)

tires recall reported May 17, 2004 - about 285 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V240000
Also written as: 04V-240
Reported: May 17, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~285
Component: tires

What is being recalled

THE SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY THAT WAS PROVIDED ON CERTAIN CONVERSION VEHICLES WILL NOT FIT ON THE FRONT WHEEL HUB DUE TO OFFSET OF THE WHEEL. HOWEVER, IT WILL FIT ON THE REAR WHEELS.

Why it is dangerous

IF SOMEONE HAS A FLAT TIRE ON THE FRONT WHEEL, THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO INSTALL THE PROVIDED SPARE TIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPARE WHEEL WITH THE CORRECT OFFSET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT REGENCY AT 1-800-989-4727.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-240 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

GMC Sierra 1500 - 2004

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