WheelsRecall 91V-213 · 1989 Chevrolet Corsica
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 91V-213 covers 19,603 1989 Chevrolet Corsica for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on December 6, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V213000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE STYLED STEEL WHEELS CAN HAVE CRACKS DEVELOPING AT THE OUTER EDGES OF THE WHEEL WHERE THE SPOKES MEET THE RIM. THE CRACKS PROPAGATE FROM EACH SIDE OF A SPOKE TOWARD EACH OTHER, AND EVENTUALLY MEET. THE MEETING OF THE CRACKS RESULTS IN COMPLETE SEAPARATION OF A SPOKE FROM THE WHEEL.
The risk
THE CRACKING CONDITION CAN OCCUR ON EVERY SPOKE ON THEWHEEL, CAUSING COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE, AND RESULTINGIN LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING CONTROL.
The fix
REPLACE THE INVOLVED WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.
SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH STYLED STEEL 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 January 1, 1989 to August 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.