NHTSA Recall 72V265000
NHTSA Campaign Id 72V265000; Date: Oct. 31, 1972
Recalled Vehicles:
1973 Chevrolet Nova; 1973 Oldsmobile Omega; 1973 Pontiac Ventura
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 544
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
General motor campaign no 73-c-1. (vehiles equipped with optional front discbrakes). Possibility that steering arm to caliper anchor bracket attachingbolts were improperly torqued. Low torque could cause bolt to break, if thisoccurs, broken bolt could come outof position and lodge in right hand frontbrake rotor resultingin sudden lockup of tire and wheel assembly. (correct byinspecting and torquing bolt to specified 60 to 80 lb. Ft. )
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 27, 1972
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