NHTSA Recall 94V076000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V076000; Date: Apr. 16, 1994
Once clamp load is lost, all tire loads are taken by the wheel studs resulting in a fracture of the wheel studs. This could cause the wheel to separate from the vehicle and could result in a vehicles crash without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Buick Roadmaster; 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood; 1994 Chevrolet Caprice
Component: Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 139
Recall Summary:
Paint on the wheel mounting surfaces can act as a shim between the wheel and the rotor/drum. As the vehicle is driven, the wheel imbeds into the paint, loosening the lug nut and causing a loss of clamp load.
How to Fix:
Dealers will clean the wheel mounting surfaces for all four wheels. Also, the wheel studs will be inspected for damage and will be replaced as necessary.
Recall Notes:
System: wheels; lug nuts; bolts. Vehicle description: passenger cars. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Buick at 1-800-521-7300, or Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. Also, please contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 19, 1994
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