NHTSA Recall 73V226000
NHTSA Campaign Id 73V226000; Date: Nov. 23, 1973
Recalled Vehicles:
1971 Cadillac Calais; 1972 Cadillac Calais; 1971 Cadillac Deville; 1972 Cadillac Deville; 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood; 1972 Cadillac Fleetwood
Component: Steering:linkages:arm:idler And Attachment
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 388,877
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Commercial chassis except el dorados. Possibility due to lack of lubricant inthe steering linkage idler assembly combined with exposure to road splashcontaining deicing salts and close shaft to bushing clearance may result in acorroding and binding condition. If this occurs, it could allow the idlerattachment to break away from the frame and impair steering control. (correctby inspecting and install grease fitting andnew idler arm support wherenecessary).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 10, 1973
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