9999 GENEVA GENEVA Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 75E039000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Wheels
Affected:: 90
Notes:: Possibility that wheel and tire assemblies not designed for highway use wereinstalled on vehicles designed for highway use.if the 16 x 6.50-8, 2 plypower rib tire/1665-2 dor wheel assembly is used on vehicles on highways, thetire will be in an overloaded condition and subject to temperature build-up,resulting in tread separation.this separation will cause vibration whichcould lead to sudden loss of air and vehicle crash may occur.(correct byinspecting and replacing with correct type wheel and tire assembly.
Campaign:: 82E023000 on 01/17/1983
Component:: Wheels
Manufactured:: 01/31/1981 - 11/30/1982
Affected:: 25
Defect:: The possibility exists that the suspect wheels were not manufactured for highway use and may fail if used on the highway.
Correction:: The dealer will replace suspect wheels with new ones at no charge to the customer and the customer will receive a $10.00 reward for the return of the wheels.
Notes:: Vehicle category: utility trailers.system: wheels; size 4.80x8.consequences of defect: if these wheels were used on a boat trailer for highwayusage, these wheels may fail and cause loss of vehicle and trailer control anda vehicle and trailer accident.note: to reduce the risk of serious personal injury, tires mounted on thesewheels must be deflated before removing the wheel from the vehicle or handlingor shipping demounted assemblies.