NHTSA Recall 97V106000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V106000; Date: Jun. 28, 1997
A rapid loss of air can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier; 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
Component: Wheels:space Saver Wheel
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 652
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The compact spare tire assemblies were assembled with incorrect rims. If the spare tire is underinflated, the bead can separate from the rim causing a rapid loss of air. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 110, "tire selection and rims. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the rim on the compact spare tire assembly. Owners are requested not to use the spare tire until the rim has been replaced.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will begin during July 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 15, 1997
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