Defect/Vehicles Involved

General Motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1995-1996 G Vans 30 Series and C/K Crew Cab trucks equipped with General Ameri*550 AS LT225/75R16D tires. Some of these vehicles have bead damage to the tires which occurred during tire mounting. This damage to the tire reinforcing structure in the bead "toe" area would likely manifest itself as a bulge in the sidewall after the tire is inflated. The bulge may be noticeable when the tire is used in a single wheel position. But, if it is used in a dual rear wheel installation, the bulges on the tires would face each other and would not be noticeable.

Typically, this condition would result in a slow air loss causing the tire to go flat. However, it is possible for the damage to result in a rapid air loss, which could cause injuries to anyone if they were handling the tire when this occurred.

To correct this condition, dealers are to demount each General tire and inspect it for bead damage. If bead damage is present, the tire will be replaced.





Involved are CERTAIN 1995-1996 G Vans 30 Series and C/K Crew Cab trucks equipped with General Ameri*550 AS LT225/75R16D tires, and built within the VIN breakpoints as shown.

NOTICE:
Dealers should confirm vehicle eligibility through VISS (Vehicle Information Service System) or Service Net (GMC only) prior to beginning campaign repairs. [Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved]

Involved vehicles have been identified by Vehicle Identification Number. Computer listings containing the complete Vehicle Identification Number, customer name and address data have been prepared, and are being furnished to involved dealers with the campaign bulletin. The Customer name and address data furnished will enable dealers to follow up with customers involved in this campaign. Any dealer not receiving a computer listing with the campaign bulletin has no involved vehicles currently assigned.

These dealer listings may contain customer names and addresses obtained from State Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any other purpose is a violation of law in several states. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this listing to the follow up necessary to complete this campaign.