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Recall campaign78V166000

Recall 78V166000: 1978 GMC K15 and 3 other models

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
Report received
Aug 7, 1978
Manufacturer
General motors corp.
Potentially affected
16vehicles
Model years
1978

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The front nuts may not have been tightened to specifications. These nuts could loosen during vehicle operation and cause the front hub and rotor assembly to separate from the wheel and tire assembly.

Remedy

The dealer will tighten the nuts to specifications on all affected vehicles at no cost to owner.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.