OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

88V017000

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Reported Feb 9, 1988 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Summary

MISSING WELD THAT ATTACHES WHEEL CENTER TO THE RIM COULD ALLOW WHEEL CENTER TO SEPARATE FROM THE RIM.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

REPLACE WHEELS WITH MISSING WELDS.

Notes

SYSTEM: WHEEL WELDS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH WHEELS.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1988 Chevrolet Corvette

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