Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsRecall 67V-119 · 1968 Chevrolet Corvair
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 67V-119 covers 597 1968 Chevrolet Corvair for a wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs problem, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 1967.
Source: NHTSA recall 67V119000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY THAT EXCESSIVE PRESSURE MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO PRESS THE REAR WHEEL STUDS IN PLACE.THIS COULD RESULT IN A STRESS FAILURE OF THE WHEEL STUD HEADS, ALLOWING ONE OR MORE OF THE STUDS TO WORK LOOSE.IF THIS SHOULD OCCUR, THE REAR WHEELS COULD LOOSEN OR POSSIBLY COME OFF DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.(INSPECT AND REPLACE REAR WHEEL STUDS AS REQUIRED.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.