NHTSA Recall 72V045000

NHTSA Campaign Id 72V045000; Date: Feb. 18, 1972

Recalled Vehicles:

1972 GMC MH9500

Component: Steering:linkages

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 56

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

GMC campaign no 72-c-4. Possibility that undersized pinch bolt was installedin lower yoke which connects upper and lower steering shafts possibly allowingloss of clamp load. If loose clamp bolt condition exists, bolt could fall outand allow upper universal joint andlower steering shaft to become disconnectedresulting in loss of steering control. (correct by inspecting and replacingwithnew bolt where necessary. )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 4, 1972

Also see:

All recalls of GMC vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.