Tire Valve Stem Outer Rubber Sheathing is Grooved or Chafed
| Subject: | Tire Valve Stem Outer Rubber Sheathing is Grooved or Chafed (Replace Tire Valve Stem and wheel Covers) |
| Models: | 1997 Saturn SC2 Coupes with 15 inch steel wheels built before and including VIN VZ144526 |
Condition
The tire valve stem may have a groove worn into the outer rubber sheathing and/or the outer rubber sheathing may be chafed. This groove or chafing will be on the rubber sheathing of the tire valve stem facing the tire.
Cause
The opening in the wheel covers for the tire valve stems may be too small on the affected vehicles. These wheel covers may rub a groove into, or chafe the outer rubber sheathing of the tire valve stem.
Important: Since the tire valve stem has an inner brass tube, the tire valve stem should not leak air due to this condition.
Correction
Check the tire valve stems and look for possible damage as shown in the illustration on the next page. Replace any tire valve stem that has a groove or chafing on the outer rubber sheathing with tire valve stem P/N 00274288. Replace all four wheel covers on the affected vehicles with new wheel covers P/N 21012023.
Parts Information
00274288 - Stem Asm -- Tire Vlv
21012023 -- Cover - Whl Tr
Claim Information
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as follows:
Case Type | Description | Labor Operation Code | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
VW | Replace Tire Valve Stem and Four Wheel Covers | T9735 | 0.6 hrs |
Add: | For each additional tire valve stem | 0.3 hrs |
