NHTSA recall 96V-117 (96V117000)

tires recall reported July 1, 1996 - about 5,773 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V117000
Also written as: 96V-117
Reported: July 1, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~5,773
Component: tires

What is being recalled

THESE TIRES HAVE BEAD DAMAGE WHICH OCCURED DURING TIRE MOUNTING.

Why it is dangerous

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 (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL DEMOUNT EACH TIRE AND INSPECT FOR BEAD DAMAGE. IF BEAD DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE TIRE WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-117 when calling a dealer.

Affected 5 models

Chevrolet C30 - 1995, 1996

Chevrolet G30 - 1995, 1996

Chevrolet K30 - 1995, 1996

GMC C35 - 1995, 1996

GMC G35 - 1996

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.