Vehicle recall 97V106000 · June 28, 1997

Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.

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

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The compact spare tire assemblies were assembled with incorrect rims. If the spare tire is underinflated, the bead can separate from the rim causing a rapid loss of air. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Consequence: A rapid loss of air can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rim on the compact spare tire assembly. Owners are requested not to use the spare tire until the rim has been replaced.
Notes: Owner notification:owner notification will begin during July 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 97V106000
Reported to NHTSA: June 28, 1997
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: July 15, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected: 652
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Wheels › Space saver wheel

Recall 97V106000 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.

Chevrolet Cavalier (1997): 1997
Pontiac Sunfire (1997): 1997

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