1971 GMC K2500 Recalls (3)

Campaign:
70V147000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Wheels
Affected:
7,250
Notes:
Possibility that trucks may have been assembled with either 16 x 6.00 two-pieceor 16.5 x 8.25 one- piece wheels which have obvious cracks outside mountingbolt circle in wheel disc.if this condition exists, cracks may progress withprolonged vehicle operation and cause wheel failure which could result in lossof vehicle control.(correct by replacing wheel where necessary.)

Campaign:
71V139000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Suspension:front:springs:coil springs
Affected:
124,000
Notes:
Chevrolet campaign no 71-c-12, gmc campaign no 71-c-9.all 4- wheel drive.possibility that under certain operating conditi ons front spring may breaknear front attachment on steering c olumn side.breakage could cause vehicleto veer toward leftin left-hand drive vehicles and to right in right-handdrive v ehicles.(correct by replacing second leaf where necessary. )

Campaign:
71V140000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Affected:
136,000
Notes:
Chevrolet campaign no 71-c-18.gmc campaign no 71-c-10.exce pt rpo h-22w/11,000 axle.possibility that power brake vacuu m cylinder (booster can)and/or attaching brackets may developfatigue cracks.if bracket cracks,could permit excessive mo vement of brake cylinder assembly.continuedoperation couldcrack front hydraulic brake resultant loss of brake fluid in part of dual braking system.braking system.(correct by repl acing componentswhere necessary.)

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