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Safety recall · 72V253000

Vehicle speed control Buick recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 25, 1972. It covers about 688 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
72V253000
Reported
Oct 25, 1972
Vehicles
688
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

Contacts

General motor campaign no n/a. Possibility that vehicle may have beenassembled with improperly manufactured carburetor throttle operating cable. Ifcondition exists, may prevent throttle from closing when driver removes hisfoot from accelerator pedal. (Correct by inspecting and replacing cable wherenecessary. )

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 dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 72V253000.
  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
1973 Buick Riviera11A

Questions

Is the 72V253000 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 72V253000?

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 72V253000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on October 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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