NHTSA recall 97V-106 (97V106000)

wheels recall reported June 28, 1997 - about 652 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V106000
Also written as: 97V-106
Reported: June 28, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~652
Component: wheels

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COMPACT SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLIES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INCORRECT RIMS. IF THE SPARE TIRE IS UNDERINFLATED, THE BEAD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE RIM CAUSING A RAPID LOSS OF AIR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

Why it is dangerous

A RAPID LOSS OF AIR CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIM ON THE COMPACT SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLY. OWNERS ARE REQUESTED NOT TO USE THE SPARE TIRE UNTIL THE RIM HAS BEEN REPLACED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-106 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet Cavalier - 1997

Pontiac Sunfire - 1997

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