NHTSA recall campaign
96V245000
ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Reported1996-12-10Affected21,582 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION DURING ASSEMBLY.
Risk
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE VEHICLE'S WHEEL LUG NUTS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →