1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER RECALL - #97V106000
RECALL FOR WHEELS : SPACE SAVER WHEEL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COMPACT SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLIES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INCORRECT RIMS. IF THE SPARE TIRE IS UNDERINFLATED, THE BEAD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE RIM CAUSING A RAPID LOSS OF AIR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1997 - 4/30/1997 |
| Recalled on |
6/30/1997 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/15/1997 |
| # Affected |
652 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS:SPACE SAVER WHEEL |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COMPACT SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLIES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INCORRECT RIMS. IF THE SPARE TIRE IS UNDERINFLATED, THE BEAD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE RIM CAUSING A RAPID LOSS OF AIR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." |
| Consequences |
A RAPID LOSS OF AIR CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIM ON THE COMPACT SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLY. OWNERS ARE REQUESTED NOT TO USE THE SPARE TIRE UNTIL THE RIM HAS BEEN REPLACED. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN DURING JULY 1997. 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 CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall for AIR BAGS
1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
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