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NHTSA recall 97V106000

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Chevrolet Cavalier and 1 more

Reported Jun 28, 1997652 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Apr 1, 1997 – Apr 30, 1997

The defect

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the compact spare tire assemblies were assembled with incorrect rims. if the spare tire IS underinflated, the bead can separate from the rim causing a rapid loss of air. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 110, "tire selection and rims."

The risk

A rapid loss of air can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

The remedy

Dealers will replace the rim on the compact spare tire assembly. Owners are requested not to use the spare tire until the rim has been replaced.

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Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet Cavalier
1997
Pontiac Sunfire
1997

Notes

Owner notification:owner notification will begin during july 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.