NHTSA Campaign Id 90V191000; Date: Nov. 9, 1990
Insufficient clamping of lug nuts retaining the wheelcover and wheel could result in a loose wheel that could fall off with potentialfor loss of control and an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:1991 GEO Prizm
Component: Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 654
Recall Summary:Lug nuts that retain wheels and wheel covers may have been torqued to lower than recommended specifications.
How to Fix:Remove original wheel cover, torque lug to specification, and install full wheel covers that are retained by spring clips.
Recall Notes:System: wheel lug nuts. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 8, 1990
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