NHTSA Recall # | 58040 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 70V002000 |
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Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | BUICK |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | ELECTRA |
Model Year | 1970 |
Component | WHEELS |
Date of notification | 05/01/70 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 02/07/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 02/07/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 13/01/70 |
Report created | 12/10/79 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 4527 |
Defect summary | |
Consequence summary | |
Corrective action | |
Recall notes | Possibility that during assembly one or more 15" x 6" chassis wheels havingimproper welds were in- stalled. This could cause rim to separate from spider,or center section of the wheel, resulting in difficulty with steering control.(correct by inspecting and replac- ing with new wheels where neces- sary.) |