NHTSA Recall 72V224000

NHTSA Campaign Id 72V224000; Date: Sep. 11, 1972

Recalled Vehicles:

1972 Cadillac Brougham;  1972 Cadillac Calais;  1972 Cadillac Deville

Component: Power Train:axle Assembly

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 37,500

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

Cadillac campaign no 72-c-2. Possibility that left rear axle shaft may be afraction too long. If shaft is too long, could create interference atdifferential cross shaft. Such interference creates excessive axial loads onrear wheel bearing, resulting in premature bearing wear. (correct byinspecting and replacing axle where necessary. )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 15, 1972

Also see:

All recalls of Cadillac vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.