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Safety recall · 71V140000

Service brakes: vacuum Chevrolet, GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on August 19, 1971. It covers about 136,000 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
71V140000
Reported
Aug 19, 1971
Vehicles
136,000
Area
Brakes

Contacts

Chevrolet campaign no 71-c-18. Gmc campaign no 71-c-10. Exce pt rpo h-22w/11,000 axle. Possibility that power brake vacuu m cylinder (booster can)and/or attaching brackets may develop fatigue cracks. If bracket cracks,could permit excessive mo vement of brake cylinder assembly. Continuedoperation could crack front hydraulic brake resultant loss of brake fluid in part of dual braking system. Braking system. (Correct by repl acing componentswhere necessary. )

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 Chevrolet, GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 71V140000.
  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
1971 Chevrolet C2013D
1971 Chevrolet K2003D
1971 Chevrolet K3001B
1971 GMC C250002D
1971 GMC C350003F
1971 GMC K250003F

Questions

Is the 71V140000 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 71V140000?

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 71V140000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on August 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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