NHTSA Recall # | 13733 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 97V219000 |
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Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | PONTIAC |
Brand | PONTIAC |
Model | SUNFIRE |
Model Year | 1998 |
Component | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
Date of notification | 21/11/97 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/11/97 |
End date of manufacturing | 11/11/97 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 24/11/97 |
Report created | 03/12/97 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 24 |
Defect summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The wheel lug nuts were not tightened securely resulting in a fracture of the wheel studs. |
Consequence summary | The wheel could separate from the vehicle. If the vehicle were in motion, a vehicle crash could result. |
Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the torque of all wheel nuts and, if necessary, tighten any that may be below required torque. |
Recall notes | Dealer notification began november 21, 1997. All vehicles are still at dealers. No owners are involved. |