Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 88V017000

Wheels: hubcap/cover

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-02-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V017000

Wheels: hubcap/cover

Component
Wheels: hubcap/cover
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
4,901
Reported to NHTSA
1988-02-09
Owners notified
1988-02-22

Defect description

MISSING WELD THAT ATTACHES WHEEL CENTER TO THE RIM COULD ALLOW WHEEL CENTER TO SEPARATE FROM THE RIM.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLAND BRAKES, LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE, AND SUDDEN CHANGE IN VEHICLE DIRECTION,WHICH COULD RESULT IN CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE WHEELS WITH MISSING WELDS.

Notes

SYSTEM: WHEEL WELDS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH WHEELS.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Chevrolet Corvette1988

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.