1978 GMC K25 Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 78V177000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack
Affected:: 237,693
Defect:: The nut on the carrier support bolt assembly may break which would allow the entire wheel and tire assembly to separate from the vehicle.
Correction:: Dealer will replace the tire and wheel carrier bolt assembly at no charge.
Notes:: Vehicle description: light trucks.system: equipment; spare tire mount.consequences of defect: if the spare tire and wheel separates from the vehicle,it could roll free and endanger other vehicles on the road.
Campaign:: 78V166000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Affected:: 16
Defect:: The front nuts may not have been tightened to specifications. these nuts could loosen during vehicle operation and cause the front hub and rotor assembly to separate from the wheel and tire assembly.
Correction:: The dealer will tighten the nuts to specifications on all affected vehicles at no cost to owner.
Notes:: Vehicle description: trucks.system: suspension; spindle attaching nut.consequences of defect: separation during vehicle operation could result inloss of vehicle control and an accident.