Wheels: hubcap/coverRecall 81V-036 · Buick and Chevrolet vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 81V-036 covers 6,690 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles for a wheels: hubcap/cover problem, reported to NHTSA on March 23, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V036000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
"TX" HEAVY DUTY WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH LAMINATED STEEL. THE WHEEL DISC MAY FRACTURE AND THE WHEEL AND TIRE COULD PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
The fix
THE DEFECTIVE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH "TX"HEAVY DUTY WHEELS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF SEPARATION OF WHEEL AND TIRE FROM VEHICLE OCCURSWHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ANDHAVE AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1980 to October 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.