TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR WRANGLER AT, SIZE LT255/85R16 TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BEAD AREA OF ALL THE TIRES WAS EXTREMELY INDENTED. SHE NOTICED A HUGE BULGE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE. THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THE FAILURE AND REPLACED THREE OF THE SIX TIRES. THE MANUFACTU…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR WRANGLER AT, SIZE LT255/85R16 TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BEAD AREA OF ALL THE TIRES WAS EXTREMELY INDENTED. SHE NOTICED A HUGE BULGE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE. THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THE FAILURE AND REPLACED THREE OF THE SIX TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE REMAINING THREE TIRES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,100 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 21,000.
NHTSA ODI #10206914
2,000 miles · Jan 9, 2007
Tires
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006/GMC/SIERRA 1500, WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH TIRE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2000 MILES. THE CONTACT'S TIRES ARE GENERAL TIRE & RUBBER CO. , SIZE P235/70R16. THESE WERE THE ORIGINAL TIRES, THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED WITH PASSENGER TIRES NOT LIGHT TRUCK TIRES. THE DEALER WOULD NOT ADJ…
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TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006/GMC/SIERRA 1500, WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH TIRE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2000 MILES. THE CONTACT'S TIRES ARE GENERAL TIRE & RUBBER CO. , SIZE P235/70R16. THESE WERE THE ORIGINAL TIRES, THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED WITH PASSENGER TIRES NOT LIGHT TRUCK TIRES. THE DEALER WOULD NOT ADJUST THE TIRE, BUT RECOMMENDED FOR THE TIRES TO BE REPLACED AT SEARS. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE TIRES AT HIS OWN EXPENSE. *AK
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INCOMPLETE TIRE RIM DESIGNATION ON THE CERTIFICATION/TIRE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR EDGE. IN ADDITION, THE LABEL MAY ALSO BE MISSING THE TIRE LOAD RATING ON THE LABEL. ALTHOUGH THIS INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD, IF A TIRE OF A LESSER LOAD RATING IS INSTALLED, THE TIRE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUSTAIN THE LOADS ENCOUNTERED DURING USE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A CUSTOMER REPLACES A WHEEL AND ONLY RELIES ON THE RIM SIZE DESIGNATION THAT IS INDICATED ON THE LABEL, A WHEEL THAT IS OF A DIFFERENT RIM CONTOUR DESIGNATION MAY BE INSTALLED. IT MAY BE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO MOUNT THE TIRE ON A WHEEL WITH THE WRONG CONTOUR. IF THE TIRE IS MOUNTED ON THE WHEEL WITH THE WRONG CONTOUR, THE WHEEL AND TIRE MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: A LABEL THAT WILL CORRECT THE LABEL ORIGINALLY INSTALLED WILL BE MAILED TO CONSUMERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL. THE RECALL BEGAON ON NOVEMBER 7, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2239, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, AND GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE DAMPER COMES LOOSE, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463.
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, IT COULD ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. IF THE POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAY WERE TO SPRAY ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSE(S) FOR TWO SUSPECT DATE CODES AND REPLACE THEM IF REQUIRED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.
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