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Chevrolet C10 Recall 82V128: Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

NHTSA campaign 82V128, reported December 14, 1982, 1,633 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 82V128GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Problem
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE DRUM BALANCE WEIGHTS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE ALUMINUM WHEELS. THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL LUG NUTS TO LOOSEN, LEADING TO WHEEL STUD FAILURE. THIS COULD ALLOW SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Risk
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE REAR BRAKE DRUM BALANCE WEIGHTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ALUMINUM WHEELS ANDREAR BRAKE DRUMS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE DRUM, BALANCE WEIGHTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEEL AND TIRE SEPARATION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIORWARNING AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Blazer1982
Chevrolet C101982
GMC C151982
GMC Jimmy1982