GMC Hydraulic Power Assist System Recall 72V072000 (2,459 Vehicles)

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Gmc campaign no c-69-c-1. All coaches assembled after april 1963, excepttdh/tgh 3501 and 3502. Coach equipped w/power steering. Possibility thatbooster control ball stud housing on power steering-equipped coaches coulddevelop fatigue cracks after extended use and mileage. If condition developscould result in complete ball stud housing failure and loss of steeringcontrol. This is follow-up and addition to campaign 68-0020, initiated3-11-68. (Correct by inspecting and replacing present housing with one of newforging design, where necessary. )

What to do

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.
Call a dealer. Any authorized GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 72V072000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Recalls	Grade
1963 GMC GMC	3	C
1964 GMC GMC	3	C
1965 GMC GMC	3	C
1966 GMC GMC	4	D
1967 GMC GMC	5	D
1968 GMC GMC	3	C
1969 GMC GMC	3	C

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Is the 72V072000 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 72V072000?

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 72V072000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on April 5, 1972. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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