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 - CAP/COVER/HUB | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E106000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 130000 | 02/07/2008 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/17/2007 | 12/19/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain federal-mogul replacement wheel hub assemblies with the brand names: national, carquest p/nos. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, and 515060, shipped between january 23, 2006, and december 20, 2007, sold for light duty and medium duty trucks. the inboard retention nut used to maintain hub bearing assembly can loosen resulting in an abs light indication, noise, and/or wheel separation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Wheel separation can result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Federal-mogul will notify customers and will replace the hub assembly free of charge. the recall began on february 7, 2008. owners can contact federal-mogul toll-free at 877-489-6659. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to replacement national, carquest wheel hub assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors or ford.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | |||||
| 050310005 | 04/01/2005 | 10017339 | Handling characteristics of vehicles with 20 inch wheel/tire assemblies installed. *tt | 11/03/2005 | |
| 3045 | 01/01/2004 | 3045A | 10009376 | Various steering or suspension concerns after gm accessories 20 inch tire/wheel assemblies have been installed. *tt | 09/27/2004 |
| 032703 | 03/27/2003 | 10001872 | Tire air pressure lose and/or excessive wheel vibration condition on models with six bolt 16x6-1/2 full-face steel wheels. *tt *jb | 07/23/2003 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | ||||||
| PE03026 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/2003 | 11/03/2003 | STEEL WHEEL RIM FRACTURE | ||
| There have been less than 2 complaints per 100,000 subject vehicles related to the alleged defect.the oldest vehicles (my 1999) have only 2 complaints in over 140 thousand vehicles after over 4 years in service.the rate of warranty claims potentially related to the alleged defect is less than 0.1%.there are no known incidents involving rapid loss of tire pressure or loss of vehicle control. a defect trend has not been identified at this time.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
| WHEELS - MULTI PIECE | ||||||
| PE03026 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/2003 | 11/03/2003 | STEEL WHEEL RIM FRACTURE | ||
| There have been less than 2 complaints per 100,000 subject vehicles related to the alleged defect.the oldest vehicles (my 1999) have only 2 complaints in over 140 thousand vehicles after over 4 years in service.the rate of warranty claims potentially related to the alleged defect is less than 0.1%.there are no known incidents involving rapid loss of tire pressure or loss of vehicle control. a defect trend has not been identified at this time.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
| WHEELS - RIM | ||||||
| PE03026 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/2003 | 11/03/2003 | STEEL WHEEL RIM FRACTURE | ||
| There have been less than 2 complaints per 100,000 subject vehicles related to the alleged defect.the oldest vehicles (my 1999) have only 2 complaints in over 140 thousand vehicles after over 4 years in service.the rate of warranty claims potentially related to the alleged defect is less than 0.1%.there are no known incidents involving rapid loss of tire pressure or loss of vehicle control. a defect trend has not been identified at this time.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | |||
| 02/02/2013 | 89000 | 1 | |
| You can not lower the spare tire,under the vehicle,this is a big problem and i am not the only person with this problem, the part that holds the spare tire has a spring loaded lock on it that cannot release because of a bad design off it,their is a video on youtube about it (good information about it) you need to cut the tire down with a cutting torch, this is a bad idea around a gas tank, i can not express how mad i am right now because i can't even think of that many cuss words,and it is going into heart a tack mode, i would love to meet the engineer that designed this, and have him change the tire, first you need a tow truck then a shop with a lift then two mechanics if not three and you then need a transmission jack to put upward pressure on the tire to release the tension of the locking device that holds the tire, after you let the air out of the tire, i can overhaul the engine and the transmission and anything else that need to be done to this or any other car,but this is a big big mistake in design,can you imagine a lady having to change a tire on the side of the road!!! if a mechanic (male or female) cant do it,how can the average consumer, do it? and why hasn't this been a recall,i know why it hasn't because people are forced to pay for it and forget it,well i bought the vehicle without looking for this problem because my wife and daughters and sons have all been properly trained on how to handle this problem,but it can't be done on this vehicle or any other chevy vehicle of this make from what i understand, you can not do this safely,no i don't have a flat tire either i was just explaining to the wife that it may be a little different so i wanted her to see it just incase she had a problem and she would be prepared on how to handle it (wrong) it should take ten or fifteen minutes to do, can't be done,and i can't believe it please contact me. *tr | |||
| 02/02/2013 | 89000 | ||
| You can not lower the spare tire,under the vehicle,this is a big problem and i am not the only person with this problem, the part that holds the spare tire has a spring loaded lock on it that cannot release because of a bad design off it,their is a viedo on youtube about it (good information about it) you need to cut the tire down with a cutting torch, this is a bad idea around a gas tank, i can not express how mad i am right now because i can't even think of that many cuss words,and it is going into heart a tack mode, i would love to meet the engineer that designed this, and have him change the tire, first you need a tow truck then a shop with a lift then two mechanics if not three and you then need a transmission jack to put upward pressure on the tire to release the tension of the locking divice that holds the tire, after you let the air out of the tire, i can overhaul the engine and the transmission and anything else that need to be done to this or any other car,but this is a big big mistake in design,can you imagin a lady having to change a tire on the side of the road!!! if a mechanic (male or female) cant do it,how can the average consumer, do it? and why hasn't this been a recall,i know why it hasn't because people are forced to pay for it and forget it,well i bought the vehicle without looking for this problem because my wife and daughters and sons have all been properly trained on how to handle this problem,but it can't be done on this vehicle or any other chevy vehicle of this make from what i understand, you can not do this safely,no i don't have a flat tire either i was just explaining to the wife that it may be a little different so i wan'ted her to see it just incase she had a problem and she would be prepared on how to handel it (wrong) it should take ten or fifteen minutes to do, can't be done,and i can't believe it please contact me | |||