Auto Recall Date:
NOV 09, 1990
Vehicle Component:
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
654
Model Affected
1991 GEO PRIZM
1991 Geo Prizm Defect Summary:
LUG NUTS THAT RETAIN WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS MAY HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO LOWER THAN RECOMMENDED SPECIFICATIONS.
Defect Consequence:
INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING OF LUG NUTS RETAINING THE WHEELCOVER AND WHEEL COULD RESULT IN A LOOSE WHEEL THAT COULD FALL OFF WITH POTENTIALFOR LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
REMOVE ORIGINAL WHEEL COVER, TORQUE LUG TO SPECIFICATION, AND INSTALL FULL WHEEL COVERS THAT ARE RETAINED BY SPRING CLIPS.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
654
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.