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Chevrolet Corsica Recall 91V213: Wheels

NHTSA campaign 91V213, reported December 6, 1991, 19,603 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 91V213GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
WHEELS
Problem
THE STYLED STEEL WHEELS CAN HAVE CRACKS DEVELOPING AT THE OUTER EDGES OF THE WHEEL WHERE THE SPOKES MEET THE RIM. THE CRACKS PROPAGATE FROM EACH SIDE OF A SPOKE TOWARD EACH OTHER, AND EVENTUALLY MEET. THE MEETING OF THE CRACKS RESULTS IN COMPLETE SEAPARATION OF A SPOKE FROM THE WHEEL.
Risk
THE CRACKING CONDITION CAN OCCUR ON EVERY SPOKE ON THEWHEEL, CAUSING COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE, AND RESULTINGIN LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING CONTROL.
Remedy
REPLACE THE INVOLVED WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.
Notes
SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH STYLED STEEL WHEELS.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Corsica1989