The problem
Lug nuts that retain wheels and wheel covers may have been torqued to lower than recommended specifications.
The risk
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.
The fix
Remove original wheel cover, torque lug to specification, and install full wheel covers that are retained by spring clips.
Contacts
System: wheel lug nuts.Vehicle description: passenger cars.
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 Geo dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 90V191000.
- 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.