| Make : BUICK | Model : ROADMASTER | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19950801 - 19950831 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V245000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19961202 | Date Received by ODI: 19961210 | Date Added to Database: 19961219 |
| 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: 21582 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION DURING ASSEMBLY. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE VEHICLE'S WHEEL LUG NUTS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. |
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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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