Service Procedure

FIGURE 1:

WHEEL INSPECTION
1. Raise vehicle.

2. Inspect all wheels, including spare if equipped, for Manufacturing Date Code (see Figure No. 1).

It will be necessary to remove the rear dual wheels to inspect the inner wheel on each side.

3. If a wheel has one of the following Manufacturing Date Codes or if the date code cannot be read, replace the wheel using the procedure below:

Month Day Year

7 22 85
7 23 85
7 24 85
7 25 85

4. If none of the wheels have above suspect Manufacturing Date Codes, no further action is required. Reinstall wheels as described in the 1985 Light Duty Truck Service Manual ST-330-85, 3E-9.
WHEEL REPLACEMENT


1. Obtain replacement wheel, P/N 14035381, and (for vehicles equipped with tubeless tires) new valve stem, P/N 273487.

2. Mask inboard and outboard sides of flat portion of wheel center section (wheel mounting surfaces) and paint with the appropriate color to match the wheel removed.

Paint is not required on the tire mounting side of rim.

3. If vehicle is equipped with tubeless tires, install new valve stem in replacement wheel.

4. Remove tire from wheel to be replaced and discard wheel.

5. Mount tube, if required, and tire on replacement wheel and balance the assembly (reference the 1985 Light Duty Truck Service Manual ST-330-85, 3E-9 for instructions).



CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL

Each vehicle modified in accordance with the instructions outlined in this Product Campaign Bulletin will require a "Campaign Identification Label." Each label provides a space to include the five digit dealer code of the dealer performing the campaign service. This information may be inserted with a typewriter or ballpoint pen.
Each "Campaign Identification Label" is to be located on the radiator core support in an area which will be visible when the vehicle is brought in for periodic servicing by the owner.

Apply "Campaign Identification Label" only on a clean dry surface.
CLAIM INFORMATION

Submit a Product Campaign Claim with the information indicated below:

** *** * ****
Failed Parts Labor Labor Other Net
REPAIR PERFORMED PC Part No. Allow FC Op. Hrs Hrs Amount

Inspect all wheels & spare for date code. Includes
R & R rear dual wheels. 00 V3030 .6 .1

Inspect all wheels.
Replace 1 wheel only. 1 14035381 00 V3031 1.6 .1 5.19

Inspect all wheels.
Replace 2. 2 14035381 00 V3032 2.3 .1 8.68

Inspect all wheels.
Replace 3. 3 14035381 00 V3033 3.0 .1 12.17

Inspect all wheels.
Replace 4. 4 14035381 00 V3034 3.6 .1 15.66

Inspect all wheels.
Replace 5. 5 14035381 00 V3035 4.3 .1 19.15

Inspect all wheels.
Replace 6. 6 14035381 00 V3036 5.0 .1 22.64

Inspect all wheels.
Replace 7. 7 14035381 00 V3037 5.7 .1 26.13

*Campaign Administrative Allowance.

**The (Parts Allowance) should be the sum total of the current GMWDD Dealer Net price plus 30% for wheel assemblies.

***Labor Hours includes labor time for painting, paint "mix time", tire mounting, balancing, and R&R of wheel assembly from vehicle.

****The Net Amount credit will automatically be given for each labor operation to cover the cost of paint, paint supplies and valve stem(s) used in conjunction with the repair.

Dealers will automatically receive the correct labor and material allowance based on the labor operation performed.

Refer to the Chevrolet Claims Processing Manual for details on Product Campaign Claim submission.
(Notification Used by Chevrolet Motor Division)

Dear Chevrolet Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. General Motors has been notified by Firestone Steel Products that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in some Firestone Steel Products 16 X 6 disc wheels, which were installed on some 1985 C, K, & P30 Chevrolet Light Duty Model Trucks equipped with dual rear wheels, (RPO R05). Firestone has reported that a wheel failure could develop with a crack through the fillet weld nugget between the disc and rim. This crack could propagate around the wheel eventually resulting in a separation of the rim from the disc. When the vehicle is in motion, this may cause loss of vehicle control and subsequent vehicle crash without prior warning. To prevent the possibility of the condition occurring on your vehicle, please contact your Chevrolet Dealer on or after the date shown below to arrange a service date. Your dealer will inspect each wheel on your vehicle and replace it if necessary. This service will be completed at no charge to you. Instructions for making this correction have been sent to your Chevrolet Dealer. It is estimated that parts will be available on December 13, 1985. The labor time necessary to inspect the wheels on your vehicle is approximately 30 minutes. Additional labor time to replace your vehicle's wheels if necessary, will vary between 1-1/2 hours and 6 hours. Please ask your dealer if you wish to know how much additional time will be needed to process your vehicle. Your Chevrolet Dealer is best equipped to obtain parts and provide service to ensure your vehicle is corrected as promptly as possible. However, if you take your vehicle to your dealer on the agreed service date, and they do not remedy this condition on that date or within five days, we recommend you contact the nearest Chevrolet Zone Office, either in person or by telephone. The Zone Office will assist you and the dealer in getting your vehicle corrected. The locations and telephone numbers of the Zone offices are listed in your owner's Manual. After contacting your dealer and the Zone Office, if you are still not satisfied that we have done our best to remedy this condition without charge and within a reasonable time, you may wish to write the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh St., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590 or call 800-424-9393 (Washington, D.C. residents use 426-0123).
The enclosed owner reply card identifies your vehicle. Presentation of this card to your dealer will assist in making the necessary correction in the shortest possible time. If you have sold or traded your vehicle, please let us know by completing the postage paid owner reply card and returning it to us. We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your safety and continued satisfaction with our products.


Chevrolet Motor Division GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION