NHTSA Recall 81V036000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V036000; Date: Mar. 23, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Buick Century; 1981 Buick Regal; 1981 Chevrolet El Camino; 1981 GMC Caballero; 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Component: Wheels:center Section
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 6,690
Recall Summary:
"TX" heavy duty wheels may have been manufactured with laminated steel. The wheel disc may fracture and the wheel and tire could partially or completely separate from the vehicle.
How to Fix:
The defective wheels will be replaced without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with "TX"heavy duty wheels. System: suspension; wheels. Consequences of defect: if separation of wheel and tire from vehicle occurswhile vehicle is in motion, driver could experience loss of vehicle control andhave an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 30, 1981
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