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.
- 1978 Chevrolet K100 complaints
- 1978 Chevrolet K200 complaints
- 1978 GMC K150 complaints
- 1978 GMC K250 complaints
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.