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Dodge Grand Caravan Recall 93V215: Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

NHTSA campaign 93V215, reported December 14, 1993, 90 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 93V215CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Component
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Problem
WHEELS WITH MISFORMED LUG NUT SEATS WERE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES. THIS CAUSES REDUCED NUT TO WHEEL CONTACT AREA AND LIMITS THE WHEEL SELF-CENTERING CAPABILITY DURING INSTALLATION. THIS RESULTS IN LOSS OF WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE RETENTION.
Risk
LOSS OF LUG NUT TORQUE RETENTION MAY LEAD TO WHEEL LUGFAILURE WHICH MAY CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSPECT THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY PLANT CODE; REPLACE WHEELS KNOWN TO HAVE THE PROBLEM AND INSTALL NEW LUG NUTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: WHEELS; LUGS; NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS WITH 15" STAMPED STEEL ROAD WHEELS OR 15" STAMPEDSTEEL SPARE WHEEL.NOTE: IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OBTAINING THE NEEDED REPAIR, PLEASE CONTACT THECHRYSLER ZONE SERVICE OFFICE IN YOUR AREA. IT IS LISTED UNDER "SERVICEASSITANCE" IN YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL. A ZONE REPRESENTATIVE WILL ARRANGE FOR PROMPTATTENTION TO YOUR VEHICLE. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETYADMINISTATRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Chrysler Town And Country1994
Dodge Grand Caravan1994
Plymouth Grand Voyager1994