CHEVROLET CAPRICE 1996: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V245000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | CAPRICE | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-12-02 | 1996-12-10 | 1996-12-19 |
Production Dates: 1995-08-01 - 1995-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 21582
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION DURING ASSEMBLY.
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE VEHICLE'S WHEEL LUG NUTS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 1996.NOTE: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 BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, OR CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
