| Make : CHEVROLET | Model : CORVETTE | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 19870301 - 19871201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V017000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19880222 | Date Received by ODI: 19880209 | Date Added to Database: 19880216 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: WHEELS:CENTER SECTION | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 4901 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
MISSING WELD THAT ATTACHES WHEEL CENTER TO THE RIM COULD ALLOW WHEEL CENTER TO SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLAND BRAKES, LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE, AND SUDDEN CHANGE IN VEHICLE DIRECTION,WHICH COULD RESULT IN CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE WHEELS WITH MISSING WELDS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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