NHTSA Recall 94V213000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V213000; Date: Oct. 26, 1994
If this occurs, a wheel could separate from the vehicle, and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 GEO Metro
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 435
Recall Summary:
The rear brake drums were not correctly machined. As the vehicle is driven, loss of wheel clamp load can result from this condition. Once clamp load is lost, all tire loads are directly taken by the wheel studs. This loading can cause fatigue failure of the wheel studs.
How to Fix:
Replace rear brake drums.
Recall Notes:
System: brakes; hydraulic; shoe and drum system. Vehicle description: 3-door, non-abs equipped passenger vehicles. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 11, 1994
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