Recall 97V219000: 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1 other model

Report received

Nov 24, 1997

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

24vehicles

Model years

1998

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The wheel lug nuts were not tightened securely resulting in a fracture of the wheel studs.

Possible consequence

The wheel could separate from the vehicle. If the vehicle were in motion, a vehicle crash could result.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the torque of all wheel nuts and, if necessary, tighten any that may be below required torque.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier345 complaints
• 1998 Pontiac Sunfire120 complaints