NHTSA Recall # | 34781 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 04V240000 |
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Manufacturer | REGENCY CONVERSIONS INC. |
Supplier | GMC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE |
Date of notification | 11/06/04 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 29/01/04 |
End date of manufacturing | 12/05/04 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 17/05/04 |
Report created | 04/06/04 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 285 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | If someone has a flat tire on the front wheel, they will not be able to install the provided spare tire. |
Corrective action | 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 notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236) |