WheelsRecall 94V-053 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 94V-053 covers 1,793 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on March 23, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V053000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT SPARE WHEELS. THE USE OF AN INCORRECT SPARE WHEEL IN A MOUNTED POSITION CAN, UNDER CERTAIN LOAD CONDITIONS, EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE WHEEL TO CRACK AND POSSIBLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
The risk
SHOULD THE WHEEL CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN OCCUR, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY VANS EQUIPPED WITH BASE WHEELS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-222-1020 OR THE GMC SERVICE CENTER LISTED IN YOUR VEHICLE WARRANTY AND OWNER ASSISTANCE INFORMATION MANUAL. ALSO,CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 August 1, 1993 to April 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.