Recall 96V-245
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1995 to 1996 Buick Roadmaster and 2 other models: Wheels (lugs/nuts/bolts/studs).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-245
- Reported
- December 10, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 21,582 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.
The risk
This condition could result in a fracture of the wheel studs causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle.
The fix
Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification:owner notification will begin during december 1996.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-[removed], cadillac at 1-[removed], or chevrolet at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Buick Roadmaster 1995 to 1996
- Cadillac Fleetwood 1995 to 1996
- Chevrolet Caprice 1995 to 1996