Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V053000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1993 to 04/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 1793 | 04/22/1994 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/23/1994 | 03/31/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | These vehicles were equipped with incorrect spare wheels. the use of an incorrect spare wheel in a mounted position can, under certain load conditions, eventually cause the wheel to crack and possibly separate from the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should the wheel crack and separate from the vehicle, loss of vehicle control can occur, resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: wheels.vehicle description: light duty vans equipped with base wheels.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice 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 service center at 1-800-222-1020 or the gmc service center listed in your vehicle warranty and owner assistance information manual. also,contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | |||
| While driving at state speed limit and without warning left rear wheel began to shake. consumer was able to pull over. however, wheel was hanging on one bolt.*ak | |||
| 05/20/1996 | 2 | ||
| Wheel came off twice. | |||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
| 05/17/1997 | |||
| While driving at 70 mph the driver's side tire came off due to lugs:nuts breaking off. the consumer was able to slow down and pull over. this has happened two other times. the first time, passenger's rear tire came off while driving at 45mph. the second time, the driver's rear side tire came off when the lugs: nuts and other parts broke off. *ak | |||