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Safety recall · 71V085000

Vehicle speed control GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 19, 1971. It covers about 11,550 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
71V085000
Reported
May 19, 1971
Vehicles
11,550
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

Contacts

Gmc campaign no 71-c-6. Medium duty trucks and school buses w ith 305c or 351cv-6 gasoline engine. Carburetor throttle sha ft may be excessively worn andcould break. This would allow throttle valves to remain in open positionrendering accelerat or ineffective and making vehicle difficult to stop.(Correct by installing new throttle body assembly. )

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 71V085000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1970 GMC CM550001-
1971 GMC CM550002-
1970 GMC CM650001-
1971 GMC CM650002-
1970 GMC SM550001-
1971 GMC SM550001-

Questions

Is the 71V085000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 71V085000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 71V085000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on May 19, 1971. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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