Recall
Chevrolet Corvette — 88V017000
NHTSA ID
88V017000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Corvette
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1988-02-09
Component
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Units Affected
4,901
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
MISSING WELD THAT ATTACHES WHEEL CENTER TO THE RIM COULD ALLOW WHEEL CENTER TO SEPARATE FROM THE RIM.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLAND BRAKES, LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE, AND SUDDEN CHANGE IN VEHICLE DIRECTION,WHICH COULD RESULT IN CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
REPLACE WHEELS WITH MISSING WELDS.