NHTSA Recall 71V181000

NHTSA Campaign Id 71V181000; Date: Oct. 13, 1971

Recalled Vehicles:

1972 Chevrolet Blazer;  1972 Chevrolet K10;  1972 Chevrolet K20;  1972 GMC Jimmys;  1972 GMC K1500;  1972 GMC K2500

Component: Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 1,600

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

Campaign no 72-c-1. Possibility that left front spring rear s hackle stop wasimproperly adjusted during production. If con dition exists, could allow frontaxle to shift rearward in eve nt of left frontspring failure at or near frontspring eye, ha ve an adverse effect on steering control. (correct by inspecting and making necessary adjustment. )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 11, 1971

Also see:

All recalls of Chevrolet vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.