NHTSA Recall # | 20995 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 94V076000 |
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Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | BUICK |
Brand | BUICK |
Model | ROADMASTER |
Model Year | 1994 |
Component | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
Date of notification | 19/04/94 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/03/93 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/03/94 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 16/04/94 |
Report created | 03/05/94 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 139 |
Defect summary | Paint on the wheel mounting surfaces can act as a shim between the wheel and the rotor/drum. As the vehicle is driven, the wheel imbeds into the paint, loosening the lug nut and causing a loss of clamp load. |
Consequence summary | Once clamp load is lost, all tire loads are taken by the wheel studs resulting in a fracture of the wheel studs. This could cause the wheel to separate from the vehicle and could result in a vehicles crash without prior warning. |
Corrective action | Dealers will clean the wheel mounting surfaces for all four wheels. Also, the wheel studs will be inspected for damage and will be replaced as necessary. |
Recall notes | System: wheels; lug nuts; bolts. Vehicle description: passenger cars. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, buick at 1-800-521-7300, or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. Also, please contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |