Recalls for C6H042 CHEVROLET, GENERAL MOTORS CORP., TIRES:MARKINGS, Dec 04, 2001

A recall was issued on Dec 04, 2001 for C6H042 CHEVROLET, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP., in response to TIRES:MARKINGS problems. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON 19060S SINGLE SPEED REAR AXLES AND MICHELIN 245/70R19.5G XZE TIRES ON THE REAR WHEELS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE TIRE MARKINGS DO NOT SHOW ADEQUATE LOAD CAPACITY TO MEET THE VEHICLE DRIVE AXLE GAWR AS SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: MICHELIN WILL REPLACE THE TIRES ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MICHELIN AT 1-800-887-0662.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).