Recall
Buick Regal — 81V009000
NHTSA ID
81V009000
Make
Buick
Model
Regal
Years Affected
1981
Recall Date
1981-01-13
Component
WHEELS
Units Affected
17
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE STEEL USED IN SOME COMPACT SPARE WHEELS IS TOO THIN. WHILE IN SERVICE THE WHEEL MAY FRACTURE, RESULTING IN A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
SPARE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.