NHTSA Recall 81V009000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V009000; Date: Jan. 13, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Buick Century; 1981 Buick Regal
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 17
Recall Summary:
The steel used in some compact spare wheels is too thin. While in service the wheel may fracture, resulting in a partial or complete separation of the wheel and tire from the vehicle.
How to Fix:
Spare wheels will be replaced without charge to owners within 60 days of recall notification.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with limited slip axles andcompact spare wheel assemblies. System: suspension; compact spare wheel. Consequences of defect: if separation occurs during vehicle operation, loss ofvehicle control and an accident could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 4, 1981
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