NHTSA Recall 97V219000

NHTSA Campaign Id 97V219000; Date: Nov. 24, 1997

The wheel could separate from the vehicle. If the vehicle were in motion, a vehicle crash could result.

Recalled Vehicles:

1998 Chevrolet Cavalier;  1998 Pontiac Sunfire

Component: Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 24

Recall Summary:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The wheel lug nuts were not tightened securely resulting in a fracture of the wheel studs.

How to Fix:

Dealers will inspect the torque of all wheel nuts and, if necessary, tighten any that may be below required torque.

Recall Notes:

Dealer notification began November 21, 1997. All vehicles are still at dealers. No owners are involved.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 21, 1997

Also see:

All recalls of Chevrolet vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.