Chevrolet Wheels Recall 76V098000 (938 Vehicles)

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General motor campaign no 76c17. Possibility that optional polycast wheels mayhave mold release agent (wax) on the conical wheel lug nut seats. This waxacts as a lubricant and significantly reduces the friction as wheel lug nutsare being tightened. Consequently, a high clamping force is applied to thewheel when the lug nuts are torqued and the wheel mounting surfaces maycollapse. Cracking, resulting in looseness or loss of wheel may eventuallyoccur. (Correct by inspecting and replacing wheel lug nuts, valve stems andbalance wheels). Passenger vehicle.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 76V098000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo	0	4	D

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1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Questions

Is the 76V098000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 76V098000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 76V098000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on July 2, 1976. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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