VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED SECURELY RESULTING IN
— Recall Campaign #97V219000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED SECURELY RESULTING IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 24 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
97V219000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 24, 1997 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 97V219000 |
| Units affected: | 24 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED SECURELY RESULTING IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS.
- Consequeces:
- THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE WERE IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF ALL WHEEL NUTS AND, IF NECESSARY, TIGHTEN ANY THAT MAY BE BELOW REQUIRED TORQUE.
- Notes:
- DEALER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 21, 1997. ALL VEHICLES ARE STILL AT DEALERS.NO OWNERS ARE INVOLVED.