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Safety recall · 72V135000

Steering: linkages Buick, Oldsmobile recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 25, 1972. It covers about 41,711 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
72V135000
Reported
May 25, 1972
Vehicles
41,711
Area
Steering

Contacts

Oldsmobile campaign no 72-c-1. Buick campaign no 72-c-1. Possibility thatimproperly manufactured steering pitman arm was installed in production, couldproduce loose fit when assembled to steering relay rod, causing eventualseparation from pitman arm and causing complete loss of steering control.(Correct by inspecting and installing proper pitman arm. )

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 Buick, Oldsmobile dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 72V135000.
  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
1972 Buick Electra02C
1972 Buick Riviera03C
1972 Oldsmobile 8813C
1972 Oldsmobile 9803B

Questions

Is the 72V135000 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 72V135000?

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 72V135000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on May 25, 1972. 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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