1989 Chevrolet Corsica Recall
Wheels
Issued June 12, 1991 · Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Affected model years
- 1989
- Component
- WHEELS
- Vehicles affected
- 19,603
- Report received
- June 12, 1991
Summary
THE STYLED STEEL WHEELS CAN HAVE CRACKS DEVELOPING AT THE OUTER EDGES OF THE WHEEL WHERE THE SPOKES MEET THE RIM. THE CRACKS PROPAGATE FROM EACH SIDE OF A SPOKE TOWARD EACH OTHER, AND EVENTUALLY MEET. THE MEETING OF THE CRACKS RESULTS IN COMPLETE SEAPARATION OF A SPOKE FROM THE WHEEL.
Consequence
THE CRACKING CONDITION CAN OCCUR ON EVERY SPOKE ON THEWHEEL, CAUSING COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE, AND RESULTINGIN LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING CONTROL.
Remedy
REPLACE THE INVOLVED WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.
Notes
SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH STYLED STEEL WHEELS.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.