Defect Description For Recall
Paint On The Wheel Mounting Surfaces Can Act As A Shim Between The Wheel And The Rotor/Drum. As The Vehicle Is Driven, The Wheel Imbeds Into The Paint, Loosening The Lug Nut And Causing A Loss Of Clamp Load.
Make Of Vehicle
BUICK
Model Of Vehicle
ROADMASTER
Year
1994
Recall Campaign Number
94V076000
Component Description
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts
Effect Of Defect
Once Clamp Load Is Lost, All Tire Loads Are Taken By The Wheel Studs Resulting In A Fracture Of The Wheel Studs. This Could Cause The Wheel To Separate From The Vehicle And Could Result In A Vehicles Crash Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Clean The Wheel Mounting Surfaces For All Four Wheels. Also, The Wheel Studs Will Be Inspected For Damage And Will Be Replaced As Necessary.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19930301
End Of Manufacture
19940301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
139
Date Owners Notified
19940419
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19940416