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Oldsmobile Cutlass Recall 81V036: Wheels:Hubcap/Cover

NHTSA campaign 81V036, reported March 23, 1981, 6,690 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 81V036GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Problem
"TX" HEAVY DUTY WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH LAMINATED STEEL. THE WHEEL DISC MAY FRACTURE AND THE WHEEL AND TIRE COULD PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Risk
Remedy
THE DEFECTIVE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH "TX"HEAVY DUTY WHEELS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF SEPARATION OF WHEEL AND TIRE FROM VEHICLE OCCURSWHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ANDHAVE AN ACCIDENT.

Affected vehicles

Buick Century1981
Buick Regal1981
Chevrolet EL Camino1981
GMC Caballero1981
Oldsmobile Cutlass1981