1996 CHEVROLET CAPRICE RECALL - #96V245000
RECALL FOR WHEELS : LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION DURING ASSEMBLY.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 CHEVROLET CAPRICE |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1995 - 8/31/1995 |
| Recalled on |
12/19/1996 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/2/1996 |
| # Affected |
21,582 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
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| Description |
THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION DURING ASSEMBLY. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE VEHICLE'S WHEEL LUG NUTS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 1996.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, OR CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1996 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for AIR BAGS
1996 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
1996 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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