Vehicle recall 88V035000 · March 23, 1988

1988 Pontiac Grand Prix

Wheel lug nuts were not properly torqued to specifications.

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

Summary: Wheel lug nuts were not properly torqued to specifications.
Consequence: Wheel lug nuts could loosen and/or come off the wheelstuds. This could eventually result in wheel separating from the vehicle.loss of vehicle control and a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy: Inspection of vehicle and assure proper torque replaces any missing lug nut or loose stud.
Notes: System: wheel/lug nuts.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 88V035000
Reported to NHTSA: March 23, 1988
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: March 31, 1988
Vehicles potentially affected: 7,775
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 88V035000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Pontiac Grand Prix (1988): 1988

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