NHTSA Recall 72V164000

NHTSA Campaign Id 72V164000; Date: Jul. 5, 1972

Recalled Vehicles:

1971 Chevrolet Vega;  1972 Chevrolet Vega

Component: Power Train:axle Assembly

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 526,000

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

Chevrolet campaign no 72-c-09. Possibility that rear axle shaft may haveinsufficient thrust button length. Could permit excessive end play and allowaxle shaft to move inboard to point that "c" lock will disengage. Axle shaftand wheel could then move outboard of quarter panel and allow vehicle to dropdown onto rear suspension. (correct by inspecting and replacing axle wherenecessary. )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 7, 1972

Also see:

All recalls of Chevrolet vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.