CHEVROLET CORSICA 1989: WHEELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 91V213000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | CORSICA | 1989 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1991-12-12 | 1991-12-06 | 1991-12-16 |
Production Dates: 1989-01-01 - 1989-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 19603
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
REPLACE THE INVOLVED WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.
SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH STYLED STEEL WHEELS.
