CHEVROLET CORSICA 1989: WHEELS
| Make : CHEVROLET | Model : CORSICA | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 1989-01-01 - 1989-08-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 91V213000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1991-12-12 | Date Received by ODI: 1991-12-06 | Date Added to Database: 1991-12-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||
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| Component: WHEELS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 19603 | ||
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Summary:
THE STYLED STEEL WHEELS CAN HAVE CRACKS DEVELOPING AT THE OUTER EDGES OF THE WHEEL WHERE THE SPOKES MEET THE RIM. THE CRACKS PROPAGATE FROM EACH SIDE OF A SPOKE TOWARD EACH OTHER, AND EVENTUALLY MEET. THE MEETING OF THE CRACKS RESULTS IN COMPLETE SEAPARATION OF A SPOKE FROM THE WHEEL. |
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Consequence:
THE CRACKING CONDITION CAN OCCUR ON EVERY SPOKE ON THEWHEEL, CAUSING COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE, AND RESULTINGIN LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE INVOLVED WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH STYLED STEEL WHEELS. |
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