NHTSA Recall 92V089000
NHTSA Campaign Id 92V089000; Date: Jun. 24, 1992
The cracking can cause wheel fracturing and subsequentseparation from the axle, which could result in a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Chevrolet Caprice; 1992 Chevrolet Caprice
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 34,717
Recall Summary:
The steel wheels exhibit fatigue cracking around the circumference of the wheel lug nut mounting surface due to wheel bending caused by frequent misuse of tire mounting equipment, lug nut overtorquing, and the unusual operating conditions experienced by police vehicles.
How to Fix:
Replace the defective wheels with redesigned steel wheels.
Recall Notes:
System: wheels. Vehicle description: police cars equipped with special police package whichincludes 15 inch by 7 inch steel wheels with wheel code rdl.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 17, 1992
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