Recall
Chevrolet Corsica — 91V213000
NHTSA ID
91V213000
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Corsica
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1991-12-06
Component
WHEELS
Units Affected
19,603
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.