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GEO Prizm Recall 90V191: Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

NHTSA campaign 90V191, reported November 9, 1990, 654 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 90V191GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Problem
LUG NUTS THAT RETAIN WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS MAY HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO LOWER THAN RECOMMENDED SPECIFICATIONS.
Risk
INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING OF LUG NUTS RETAINING THE WHEELCOVER AND WHEEL COULD RESULT IN A LOOSE WHEEL THAT COULD FALL OFF WITH POTENTIALFOR LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REMOVE ORIGINAL WHEEL COVER, TORQUE LUG TO SPECIFICATION, AND INSTALL FULL WHEEL COVERS THAT ARE RETAINED BY SPRING CLIPS.
Notes
SYSTEM: WHEEL LUG NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

GEO Prizm1991