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Pontiac Firebird Recall 85V018: Wheels:Hub

NHTSA campaign 85V018, reported February 15, 1985, 2,687 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 85V018GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
WHEELS:HUB
Problem
THE HUB AREA OF THE WHEELS MAY NOT BE STRUCTURALLY SOUND AND THUS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE WHEELS COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CAR CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Risk
Remedy
INSTALL NEW FRONT AND REAR TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS SYSTEM: WHEELS.

Affected vehicles

Pontiac Firebird19841985