Wheels: hubRecall 85V-018 · 1984–1985 Pontiac Firebird
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 85V-018 covers 2,687 1984–1985 Pontiac Firebird for a wheels: hub problem, reported to NHTSA on February 15, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V018000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE HUB AREA OF THE WHEELS MAY NOT BE STRUCTURALLY SOUND AND THUS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE WHEELS COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CAR CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
INSTALL NEW FRONT AND REAR TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS SYSTEM: WHEELS.
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, 1983 to November 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.