Recall
Cadillac Fleetwood — 96V245000
NHTSA ID
96V245000
Make
Cadillac
Model
Fleetwood
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1996-12-10
Component
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Units Affected
21,582
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION DURING ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE VEHICLE'S WHEEL LUG NUTS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.