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1995-1996 Buick Roadmaster, Cadillac Fleetwood and others recall: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on December 10, 1996. It covers about 21,582 vehicles.

vehicles affected
21,582
reported
Dec 10, 1996
owners notified
Dec 2, 1996
related complaints
10

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

What is wrong
The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.
Risk
This condition could result in a fracture of the wheel studs causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.

Recall number 96V245000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints about wheels problems.

1995 Buick Roadmaster1996 Buick Roadmaster1995 Cadillac Fleetwood1996 Cadillac Fleetwood1995 Chevrolet Caprice1996 Chevrolet Caprice

Questions about recall 96V245000

Is there a recall on the 1995-1996 Buick Roadmaster, Cadillac Fleetwood and others lugs/nuts/bolts/studs?

Yes. Recall 96V245000, reported on December 10, 1996, covers about 21,582 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V245000?

Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.

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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