Vehicle recall 88V017000 · February 9, 1988

1988 Chevrolet Corvette

Missing weld that attaches wheel center to the rim could allow wheel center to separate from the rim.

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

Summary: Missing weld that attaches wheel center to the rim could allow wheel center to separate from the rim.
Consequence: This could result in partial loss of steering controland brakes, loss of tire air pressure, and sudden change in vehicle direction,which could result in crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Replace wheels with missing welds.
Notes: System: wheel welds.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 17 inch wheels.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 88V017000
Reported to NHTSA: February 9, 1988
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: February 22, 1988
Vehicles potentially affected: 4,901
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Wheels › Hubcap/cover

Recall 88V017000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Chevrolet Corvette (1988): 1988

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