The wheel could separate from the vehicle. If the vehicle were in motion, a vehicle crash could result.

Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Date Announced
NOV 24, 1997
Vehicles Affected
24
NHTSA Campaign #
97V219000
Summary
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The wheel lug nuts were not tightened securely resulting in a fracture of the wheel studs.
Actions
Dealers will inspect the torque of all wheel nuts and, if necessary, tighten any that may be below required torque.
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