Vehicle recall 76V098000 · July 2, 1976

1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: General motor campaign no 76C17.POSSIBILITY that optional polycast wheels mayhave mold release agent (wax) on the conical wheel lug nut seats.this waxacts as a lubricant and significantly reduces the friction as wheel lug nutsare being tightened.consequently, a high clamping force is applied to thewheel when the lug nuts are torqued and the wheel mounting surfaces maycollapse.cracking, resulting in looseness or loss of wheel may eventuallyoccur.(correct by inspecting and replacing wheel lug nuts, valve stems andbalance wheels).passenger vehicle.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 76V098000
Reported to NHTSA: July 2, 1976
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: July 6, 1976
Vehicles potentially affected: 938
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Wheels

Recall 76V098000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Chevrolet Monte Carlo (1976): 1976

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