1988 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX RECALL - #94V041000
RECALL FOR WHEELS
CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE. IF THESE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH, THE WHEEL WILL COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1988 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1988 - 3/1/1990 |
| Recalled on |
4/6/1995 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/5/1994 |
| # Affected |
198,163 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS |
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| Description |
CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE. IF THESE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH, THE WHEEL WILL COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. |
| Consequences |
IF WHEEL SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OCCURS, AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MANUFACTURING CODES STAMPED ON EACH WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE AND IF A WHEEL FALLS WITHIN THE SPECIFIED DATE CODE RANGE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THAT WHEEL ASSEMBLY. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH KELSEY HAYES STEEL WHEELS; MODELS RPO PB6 14" AND RPO PG1 15".NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537; PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737; OR BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1988 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
1988 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall for POWER TRAIN, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
1988 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, WEBBING
1988 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
1988 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, MECHANICAL, LINKAGE AND CABLE
1988 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall for SEAT BELTS
1988 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
1988 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall for WHEELS
1988 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall for STRUCTURE
1988 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Recall for STRUCTURE
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