Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsRecall 97V-219 · Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 97V-219 covers 24 Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles for a wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs problem, reported to NHTSA on November 24, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V219000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED SECURELY RESULTING IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS.
The risk
THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE WERE IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF ALL WHEEL NUTS AND, IF NECESSARY, TIGHTEN ANY THAT MAY BE BELOW REQUIRED TORQUE.
DEALER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 21, 1997. ALL VEHICLES ARE STILL AT DEALERS.NO OWNERS ARE INVOLVED.
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 November 1, 1997 to November 11, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.