NHTSA recall 90V191000
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Geo Prizm
Reported Nov 9, 1990654 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Aug 1, 1990 – Oct 1, 1990
The defect
Lug nuts that retain wheels and wheel covers may have been torqued to lower than recommended specifications.
The 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.
The remedy
Remove original wheel cover, torque lug to specification, and install full wheel covers that are retained by spring clips.