I found this on 2003corolla.org
While browsing for articles on the 2004 corolla, I found a recall for the 04's with alloy wheels. According to the article, there is a problem with the lug nuts securing. The link is
http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/a/04/v00944.htmsee the article both above and at the gov site
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/nhtsa/announce/press/pressdisplay.cfm?year=2003&filename=pr56-03.html they refer to 2004 Corollas, made in 1998-2001 ??
see:
Toyota Motor North America Inc.
Models: Toyota Corolla Year: 2004
Number Potentially Involved: 381
Dates of Manufacture: July 1998 – July 2001
Defect: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with factory aluminum alloy wheels, the lug nut(s) may not secure the wheel properly to the hub assembly due to over-drilling of one or more of the five lug nut holes on the alloy wheel. If the vehicle is driven for an extended period in this condition, the lug nut(s) could potentially loosen. In the worst case, the stud bolt(s) may fracture, which may result in the separation of the wheel from the hub assembly and lead to a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect all four factory aluminum alloy wheels and, if necessary, replace any found to be out of specifications. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on October 27, 2003. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
[NHTSA Recall No. 03V366/Toyota Recall No. 30L]
