| Make : PONTIAC | Model : GRAND PRIX | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 19870801 - 19880101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V035000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19880331 | Date Received by ODI: 19880323 | Date Added to Database: 19880325 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 7775 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONS. |
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Consequence:
WHEEL LUG NUTS COULD LOOSEN AND/OR COME OFF THE WHEELSTUDS. THIS COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE.LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
INSPECTION OF VEHICLE AND ASSURE PROPER TORQUE REPLACES ANY MISSING LUG NUT OR LOOSE STUD. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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