Wheels: hubcap/coverRecall 77V-074 · Chevrolet vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 77V-074 covers 15,246 Chevrolet vehicles for a wheels: hubcap/cover problem, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V074000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE CENTER (SPIDER) SECTION OF WHEELS INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM AN INCORRECT GRADE OF STEEL. THE CENTER SECTION MAY FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE WHEEL RIM.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITH WHEELS MADE FROM THE CORRECT GRADE OF STEEL, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: WHEELS; CENTER DISC SPIDER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF SEPARATION OCCURS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.