| Make : CHEVROLET | Model : CAPRICE | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 19910301 - 19920301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V089000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19920717 | Date Received by ODI: 19920624 | Date Added to Database: 19920626 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: WHEELS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 34717 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THE CRACKING CAN CAUSE WHEEL FRACTURING AND SUBSEQUENTSEPARATION FROM THE AXLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITH REDESIGNED STEEL WHEELS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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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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