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NHTSA recall 01V125000

Equipment · General Motors, LLC

April 10, 2001report date
77,485units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: If the vehicle owner or someone servicing the vehicle inflates the tires according to the pressure specified on the label versus the appropriate pressure for the tires, the tires could be under-inflated or over-inflated depending on the tires mounted on the vehicle.

Why it matters: If the tires are under-inflated, it could reduce the tread life of the tire, and the tire could degrade to a point of allowing sudden air loss. If the tires are over-inflated, it could reduce the tread life of the tire and increase susceptibility to road hazard damage. If sudden air loss or a road…

The fix: Owners will be provided with a new label and installation instructions. However, a dealer can install the label if the owner so desires. Owner notification began May 31, 2001. Owners who do not receive the label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at…

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2001 Chevrolet C10, 2001 Chevrolet C20, 2001 Gmc Sierra 1500, 2001 Gmc Sierra 2500.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 01V125000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.