NHTSA Recall 88V017000

NHTSA Campaign Id 88V017000; Date: Feb. 9, 1988

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.

Recalled Vehicles:

1988 Chevrolet Corvette

Component: Wheels:center Section

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 4,901

Recall Summary:

Missing weld that attaches wheel center to the rim could allow wheel center to separate from the rim.

How to Fix:

Replace wheels with missing welds.

Recall Notes:

System: wheel welds. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 17 inch wheels.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 22, 1988

Also see:

All recalls of Chevrolet vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.