NHTSA recall 97V-219 (97V219000)

wheels recall reported November 24, 1997 - about 24 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V219000
Also written as: 97V-219
Reported: November 24, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~24
Component: wheels

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED SECURELY RESULTING IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS.

Why it is dangerous

THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE WERE IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF ALL WHEEL NUTS AND, IF NECESSARY, TIGHTEN ANY THAT MAY BE BELOW REQUIRED TORQUE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-219 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet Cavalier - 1998

Pontiac Sunfire - 1998

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