Make : GEO | Model : PRIZM | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : 19900801 - 19901001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V191000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19901108 | Date Received by ODI: 19901109 | Date Added to Database: 19901129 |
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: 654 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
LUG NUTS THAT RETAIN WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS MAY HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO LOWER THAN RECOMMENDED SPECIFICATIONS. |
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Consequence:
INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING OF LUG NUTS RETAINING THE WHEELCOVER AND WHEEL COULD RESULT IN A LOOSE WHEEL THAT COULD FALL OFF WITH POTENTIALFOR LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REMOVE ORIGINAL WHEEL COVER, TORQUE LUG TO SPECIFICATION, AND INSTALL FULL WHEEL COVERS THAT ARE RETAINED BY SPRING CLIPS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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