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Safety recall · 88V017000

Wheels: hubcap / cover Chevrolet recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on February 9, 1988. It covers about 4,901 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
88V017000
Reported
Feb 9, 1988
Vehicles
4,901
Area
Wheels & tires

The problem

Missing weld that attaches wheel center to the rim could allow wheel center to separate from the rim.

The risk

This could result in partial loss of steering controland brakes, loss of tire air pressure, and sudden change in vehicle direction,which could result in crash without prior warning.

The fix

REPLACE WHEELS WITH MISSING WELDS.

Contacts

System: wheel welds.Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 17 inch wheels.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 88V017000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1988 Chevrolet Corvette05D

Questions

Is the 88V017000 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 88V017000?

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 88V017000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on February 9, 1988. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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