1991-1992 Chevrolet Caprice recall: wheels
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on June 24, 1992. It covers about 34,717 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 34,717
- reported
- Jun 24, 1992
- owners notified
- Jul 17, 1992
- related complaints
- 4
Wheels
- What is wrong
- The steel wheels exhibit fatigue cracking around the circumference of the wheel lug nut mounting surface due to wheel bending caused by frequent misuse of tire mounting equipment, lug nut overtorquing, and the unusual operating conditions experienced by police vehicles.
- Risk
- The cracking can cause wheel fracturing and subsequentseparation from the axle, which could result in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the defective wheels with redesigned steel wheels.
Recall number 92V089000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Caprice 1991-1992 19911992
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about wheels problems.
Questions about recall 92V089000
Is there a recall on the 1991-1992 Chevrolet Caprice wheels?
Yes. Recall 92V089000, reported on June 24, 1992, covers about 34,717 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 92V089000?
Replace the defective wheels with redesigned steel wheels.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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