NHTSA recall 81V009000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 81V009000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1981-01-13 |
| Owners notified | 1981-01-04 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Units potentially affected | 17 |
What is wrong
THE STEEL USED IN SOME COMPACT SPARE WHEELS IS TOO THIN. WHILE IN SERVICE THE WHEEL MAY FRACTURE, RESULTING IN A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE.
The remedy
SPARE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LIMITED SLIP AXLES ANDCOMPACT SPARE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; COMPACT SPARE WHEEL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF SEPARATION OCCURS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
| 1981 BUICK CENTURY | |
|---|---|
| 1981 BUICK REGAL |
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