NHTSA Campaign 99V336001
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Issued by DAEWOO MOTOR CO., LTD · Reported Nov 30, 1999 · 2,811 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS. THESE WHEELS WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT THE STEEL BUSHING INSERTS AROUND THE WHEEL BOLT OPENINGS, ALLOWING FRICTION BETWEEN THE WHEEL BOLT SEATS AND THE WHEEL BOLTS. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE BOLTS LOOSENING DURING HARD BRAKING.
Consequence
THE WHEEL COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE WHEEL BOLTS AND WILL UPDATE THE OWNER'S MANUAL WHEEL BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAEWOO | LANOS | 1998 | 2,811 |
| DAEWOO | LANOS | 1999 | 2,811 |
| DAEWOO | LANOS | 2000 | 2,811 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 99V336001 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.