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1999 Pontiac Bonneville recall: wheels

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on April 12, 1999. It covers about 352 vehicles.

vehicles affected
352
reported
Apr 12, 1999
owners notified
May 12, 1999
related complaints
3

Wheels

What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with chrome plated aluminum wheels. Some of these wheels have a mounting surface that was not machined correctly, causing the wheel studs to break.
Risk
The tire/wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the wheels and replace all wheels with date codes indicating that they may not have been machined correctly. The wheel mounting studs at any location where a suspect wheel was installed will also be replaced.

Recall number 99V072000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about wheels problems.

1999 Pontiac Bonneville

Questions about recall 99V072000

Is there a recall on the 1999 Pontiac Bonneville wheels?

Yes. Recall 99V072000, reported on April 12, 1999, covers about 352 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V072000?

Dealers will inspect the wheels and replace all wheels with date codes indicating that they may not have been machined correctly. The wheel mounting studs at any location where a suspect wheel was installed will also be replaced.

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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