Recall 78V-018: 1978 Buick Century, 1978 Buick Regal
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jan 24, 1978, covering about 100 vehicles.
The problem
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims", in that the tire placard does not contain legible tire size information.
The fix
Dealer will provide proper labels for the owner to install, or for dealer installation, if preferred.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; certification labels.consequences of defect: the owner will not be able to use the tire label toselect replacement tires. Tires of inadequate loading capacity may be selected.this could lead to an overlaoded vehicle, tire failure, loss of vehicle controland an accident.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 78V018000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 78V-018?
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims", in that the tire placard does not contain legible tire size information.
How is recall 78V-018 fixed?
Dealer will provide proper labels for the owner to install, or for dealer installation, if preferred.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.