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Safety recall · 91V083000

Steering wheel / handle bar Chevrolet recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on June 10, 1991. It covers about 36,364 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
91V083000
Reported
Jun 10, 1991
Vehicles
36,364
Area
Steering

The problem

Nut attaching steering wheel may not have been properly tightened during installation.

The risk

This could allow steering wheel to separate from steeringcolumn; loss of vehicle control and a crash could occur without prior warning.

The fix

Tighten the nut to the proper torque as necessary.

Contacts

System: steering wheel nut.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 Chevrolet dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 91V083000.
  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
1991 Chevrolet Beretta561C
1991 Chevrolet Corsica01B

Questions

Is the 91V083000 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 91V083000?

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 91V083000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on June 10, 1991. 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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