Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsRecall 90V-191 · 1991 Geo Prizm

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 90V-191 covers 654 1991 Geo Prizm for a wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs problem, reported to NHTSA on November 9, 1990.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected6541 model

ReportedNov 9, 1990Owners notified Nov 8, 1990

Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 90V191000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

LUG NUTS THAT RETAIN WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS MAY HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO LOWER THAN RECOMMENDED SPECIFICATIONS.

The risk

INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING OF LUG NUTS RETAINING THE WHEELCOVER AND WHEEL COULD RESULT IN A LOOSE WHEEL THAT COULD FALL OFF WITH POTENTIALFOR LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REMOVE ORIGINAL WHEEL COVER, TORQUE LUG TO SPECIFICATION, AND INSTALL FULL WHEEL COVERS THAT ARE RETAINED BY SPRING CLIPS.

SYSTEM: WHEEL LUG NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Geo Prizm1991

Built from August 1, 1990 to October 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.