Recall 92V089000 — WHEELS Defect in 1991-1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
RECALL This recall affects up to 34,717 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 92V089000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 34,717 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
THE CRACKING CAN CAUSE WHEEL FRACTURING AND SUBSEQUENTSEPARATION FROM THE AXLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITH REDESIGNED STEEL WHEELS.
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