NHTSA recall 88V017000
Wheels › Hubcap/cover
Chevrolet Corvette
Reported Feb 9, 19884,901 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Mar 1, 1987 – Dec 1, 1987
The defect
Missing weld that attaches wheel center to the rim could allow wheel center to separate from the rim.
The risk
This could result in partial loss of steering controland brakes, loss of tire air pressure, and sudden change in vehicle direction,which could result in crash without prior warning.
The remedy
Replace wheels with missing welds.