Recall 79V-004: 1978 GMC DF95, 1978 GMC HJ75 and 2 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jan 8, 1979, covering about 330 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicles fail to conform to the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars", because of either one or both of the following discrepancies on the certification label: 1) the tire pressure stated is 5 PSI too low, 2) the tire and rim size designation is not stated.
The fix
Dealer will place correct certification labels on the involved vehicles at no cost to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: equipment; certification labels.consequences of defect: incorrect information on certification labels creates asafety hazard and also increases thr risk of a vehicle accident.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 79V004000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| GMC DF95 | 1978 | All years |
| GMC HJ75 | 1978 | All years |
| GMC HJ95 | 1978 | All years |
| GMC NM95 | 1978 | All years |
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 79V-004?
Vehicles fail to conform to the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars", because of either one or both of the following discrepancies on the certification label: 1) the tire pressure stated is 5 PSI too low, 2) the tire and rim size designation is not stated.
How is recall 79V-004 fixed?
Dealer will place correct certification labels on the involved vehicles at no cost to owner.
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.