1991 CHEVROLET CAPRICE RECALL - #92V089000
RECALL FOR WHEELS
THE STEEL WHEELS EXHIBIT FATIGUE CRACKING AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE WHEEL LUG NUT MOUNTING SURFACE DUE TO WHEEL BENDING CAUSED BY FREQUENT MISUSE OF TIRE MOUNTING EQUIPMENT, LUG NUT OVERTORQUING, AND THE UNUSUAL OPERATING CONDITIONS EXPERIENCED BY POLICE VEHICLES.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1991 CHEVROLET CAPRICE |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1991 - 3/1/1992 |
| Recalled on |
6/26/1992 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
7/17/1992 |
| # Affected |
34,717 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS |
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| Description |
THE STEEL WHEELS EXHIBIT FATIGUE CRACKING AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE WHEEL LUG NUT MOUNTING SURFACE DUE TO WHEEL BENDING CAUSED BY FREQUENT MISUSE OF TIRE MOUNTING EQUIPMENT, LUG NUT OVERTORQUING, AND THE UNUSUAL OPERATING CONDITIONS EXPERIENCED BY POLICE VEHICLES. |
| Consequences |
THE CRACKING CAN CAUSE WHEEL FRACTURING AND SUBSEQUENTSEPARATION FROM THE AXLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITH REDESIGNED STEEL WHEELS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE CARS EQUIPPED WITH SPECIAL POLICE PACKAGE WHICHINCLUDES 15 INCH BY 7 INCH STEEL WHEELS WITH WHEEL CODE RDL. |
| See also |
1991 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
1991 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for SEAT BELTS
1991 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1991 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Oct 11, 2002 - 103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
Apr 25, 1996 - 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
UNKNOWN
Feb 09, 1995 - 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WIPER CHATTER DURING COLD WEATHER. *TW
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