Recall - Tire Bead Damage During Mounting [G30 Van V8-454 74L VIN N TBI (1995)]
Technical Service Bulletin # 96-C-36
Date: 960601
Recall - Tire Bead Damage During Mounting
96-C-36
CAMPAIGN:
TIRE BEAD DAMAGE.......
Issued: 06/01/96
PRODUCT SAFETY CAMPAIGN
SUBJECT:
96-C-36 - TIRE BEAD DAMAGE DURING MOUNTING
(GENERAL TIRES ONLY)
MODELS:
1995-1996 C/K CREW CAB AND G VAN 30 SERIES WITH
RPO XHP/YHP-FLINT ASSEMBLY ONLY (VIN CODE "F")
The Highway Safety Act, as amended, provides that each vehicle which is subject to a recall campaign of this type must be adequately repaired within a
reasonable time after the customer has tendered it for repair. A failure to repair within sixty (60) days after tender of a vehicle is prima facie evidence of
failure to repair within a reasonable time.
If the condition is not adequately repaired within a reasonable time, the customer may be entitled to an identical or reasonably equivalent vehicle at no
charge or to a refund of the purchase price less a reasonable allowance for depreciation.
To avoid having to provide these burdensome remedies, every effort must be made to promptly schedule an appointment with each customer and to
repair their vehicle as soon as possible. As you will see in reading the copy of the divisional letter that is being sent to customers, the customers are being
instructed to contact the appropriate Customer Assistance Center if their dealer does not remedy the condition within five (5) days of the mutually agreed
upon service date. If the condition is not remedied within a reasonable time, they are instructed on how to contact the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration.
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
