Most early 1988 Corvette were involved in this safety recall on 17" wheels. This bulletin states that the first 8,432 1988 Corvettes with the Z-51 or Z-52 options could have 17" wheels with missing wheel welds.
Subject: Product Safety Campaign No. 88C09 - Possible Missing Wheel Weld
Model and Year: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Equipped with 17 Inch Wheel
Source: Chevrolet Dealer Product Campaign Bulletin
Bulletin Number: 88C09, Section 3E
Date: February, 1988
Article ID: 1243
Created: August 29, 2015
Last Updated: August 29, 2015
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