NHTSA recall 96V-245 (96V245000)
wheels recall reported December 10, 1996 - about 21,582 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 96V245000
- Also written as
- 96V-245
- Reported
- December 10, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- ~21,582
- Component
- wheels
What is being recalled
THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION DURING ASSEMBLY.
Why it is dangerous
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE VEHICLE'S WHEEL LUG NUTS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-245 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
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