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Recall 82V128000: Wheel Stud Failure


ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE DRUM BALANCE WEIGHTS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE ALUMINUM WHEELS. THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL LUG NUTS TO LOOSEN, LEADING TO WHEEL STUD FAILURE. THIS COULD ALLOW SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE REAR BRAKE DRUM BALANCE WEIGHTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ALUMINUM WHEELS AND REAR BRAKE DRUMS.

SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE DRUM, BALANCE WEIGHTS. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEEL AND TIRE SEPARATION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

1982 CHEVROLET TRUCK BLAZER
1982 CHEVROLET TRUCK C10
1982 GMC C15
1982 GMC JIMMY