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Safety recall · 88V035000

Wheels: lugs / nuts / bolts / studs Pontiac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on March 23, 1988. It covers about 7,775 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
88V035000
Reported
Mar 23, 1988
Vehicles
7,775
Area
Wheels & tires

The problem

Wheel lug nuts were not properly torqued to specifications.

The risk

Wheel lug nuts could loosen and/or come off the wheelstuds. This could eventually result in wheel separating from the vehicle.Loss of vehicle control and a vehicle crash could occur.

The fix

Inspection of vehicle and assure proper torque replaces any missing lug nut or loose stud.

Contacts

System: wheel/lug nuts.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

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 Pontiac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 88V035000.
  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 Pontiac Grand Prix9212B

Questions

Is the 88V035000 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 88V035000?

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 88V035000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on March 23, 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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