NHTSA recall 94V076000
Wheels · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: Paint on the wheel mounting surfaces can act as a shim between the wheel and the rotor/drum. As the vehicle is driven, the wheel imbeds into the paint, loosening the lug nut and causing a loss of clamp load.
Why it matters: Once clamp load is lost, all tire loads are taken by the wheel studs resulting in a fracture of the wheel studs. This could cause the wheel to separate from the vehicle and could result in a vehicles crash without prior warning.
The fix: Dealers will clean the wheel mounting surfaces for all four wheels. Also, the wheel studs will be inspected for damage and will be replaced as necessary.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1994 Buick Roadmaster, 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 94V076000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.