1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE RECALL - #88V017000
RECALL FOR WHEELS : HUBCAP/COVER
MISSING WELD THAT ATTACHES WHEEL CENTER TO THE RIM COULD ALLOW WHEEL CENTER TO SEPARATE FROM THE RIM.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1987 - 12/1/1987 |
| Recalled on |
2/16/1988 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/22/1988 |
| # Affected |
4,901 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER |
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| Description |
MISSING WELD THAT ATTACHES WHEEL CENTER TO THE RIM COULD ALLOW WHEEL CENTER TO SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE WHEELS WITH MISSING WELDS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: WHEEL WELDS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH WHEELS. |
| See also |
1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
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