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GENERAL MOTORS recall on CAPRICEFLEETWOOD, and ROADMASTER models
· Published by Transport Canada · Official notice
Details
Alert type: Recall
Category: Car
Department: Transport Canada
Notification type: Safety Industry
System: Suspension
Units affected: 249
Products
| Model | Make | Model year(s) affected |
|---|---|---|
| ROADMASTER | BUICK | 1996 |
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The issue
THE WHEEL LUG NUTS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS MAY RESULT IN FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.CORRECTION: WHEEL LUG NUTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION.