NHTSA Recall # | 48899 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 77V200000 |
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Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | CADILLAC |
Brand | CADILLAC |
Model | DEVILLE |
Model Year | 1978 |
Component | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
Date of notification | 04/07/24 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 04/07/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 04/07/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 16/11/77 |
Report created | 12/10/79 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 4504 |
Defect summary | The rear wheel mounting bolts on the affected vehicles, are brittle and therefore may fracture. This brittleness is due to improper heat treatment during manufacture. If the bolts break, the tire and wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle. |
Consequence summary | |
Corrective action | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, will replace defective bolts on all axles and the ten rear axle wheel mounting bolts, free of charge. |
Recall notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: suspension; rear wheel mounting bolts. Consequences of defect: if separation occurs under vehicle operation, loss ofvehicle control without prior warning and an accident could result. |