NHTSA recall 85V018000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 85V018000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1985-02-15 |
| Owners notified | 1985-02-25 |
| Component | WHEELS:HUB |
| Units potentially affected | 2687 |
What is wrong
THE HUB AREA OF THE WHEELS MAY NOT BE STRUCTURALLY SOUND AND THUS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE WHEELS COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CAR CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The remedy
INSTALL NEW FRONT AND REAR TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS SYSTEM: WHEELS.
| 1984 PONTIAC FIREBIRD | Built 1983-09-01 to 1984-11-01. |
|---|---|
| 1985 PONTIAC FIREBIRD | Built 1983-09-01 to 1984-11-01. |
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