Wheels: hubcap/coverRecall 88V-017 · 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 88V-017 covers 4,901 1988 Chevrolet Corvette for a wheels: hubcap/cover problem, reported to NHTSA on February 9, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V017000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
MISSING WELD THAT ATTACHES WHEEL CENTER TO THE RIM COULD ALLOW WHEEL CENTER TO SEPARATE FROM THE RIM.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLAND BRAKES, LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE, AND SUDDEN CHANGE IN VEHICLE DIRECTION,WHICH COULD RESULT IN CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
REPLACE WHEELS WITH MISSING WELDS.
SYSTEM: WHEEL WELDS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH 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 March 1, 1987 to December 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.