NHTSA Recall 94V041000: Wheels
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 198,163 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Buick Regal.
| NHTSA campaign | 94V041000 |
|---|---|
| Component | WHEELS |
| Report received | March 28, 1995 |
| Owner notification | May 5, 1994 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.
Safety risk
If wheel separation occurs while the vehicle is in motion, loss of steering and brake control of the vehicle occurs, and a vehicle crash could result without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the manufacturing codes stamped on each wheel of the vehicle and if a wheel falls within the specified date code range, the dealer will replace that wheel assembly.
Notes
System: wheels.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with kelsey hayes steel wheels; models rpo pb6 14" and rpo pg1 15".note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537; pontiac at 1-800-762-2737; or buick at 1-800-521-7300. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by recall 94V041000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Regal | 1988, 1989, 1990 |
| Chevrolet Lumina | 1990 |
| Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1988, 1989, 1990 |
| Pontiac Grand Prix | 1988, 1989, 1990 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.