Recall 99V336002 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Defect in 1998-2000 DAEWOO PUERTO RICO LANOS
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,634 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 99V336002 |
| Manufacturer | DAEWOO DE PUERTO RICO |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,634 |
| Component | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS AND SOLD IN PUERTO RICO. THESE WHEELS WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT THE STEEL BUSHING INSERTS AROUND THE WHEEL BOLT OPENINGS, ALLOWING FRICTION BETWEEN THE WHEEL BOLT SEATS AND THE WHEEL BOLTS. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE BOLTS LOOSENING DURING HARD BRAKING.
Safety Consequence
THE WHEEL COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE WHEEL BOLTS AND WILL UPDATE THE OWNER'S MANUAL WHEEL BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION.
Related Recalls for DAEWOO PUERTO RICO
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V394000 | 2003 DAEWOO PUERTO RICO NUBIRA | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4,305 | |
| 02V257001 | 2002 DAEWOO PUERTO RICO NUBIRA | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2,098 | |
| 02V131002 | 1999 DAEWOO PUERTO RICO LANOS | AIR BAGS | 13,103 | |
| 01V180001 | 1999 DAEWOO PUERTO RICO LEGANZA | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1,763 | |
| 01V020001 | 2001 DAEWOO PUERTO RICO LANOS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1,362 | |
| 99V090001 | 1998 DAEWOO PUERTO RICO LANOS | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 9,794 |