Transport CanadaCritical
1978 GMC K SERIESTransport Canada Recall #1978078
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles equipped with spare tires. The nut on the spare tire assembly carrier support bolt may break and allow the tire and wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle. Should this occur whiel the vehicle is in motion, the tire and wheel assembly could roll and/or bounce in an uncontrolled manner endangering other vehicles and/or pedestrians.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
No remedy description available.
17,222 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 8T09 8G14Updated June 10, 2026