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Safety recall · 73V017000

Service brakes: pedals and linkages Chevrolet, GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on January 29, 1973. It covers about 225 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
73V017000
Reported
Jan 29, 1973
Vehicles
225
Area
Brakes

Contacts

General motors campaign no chevrolet 73-c-09. Gmc 73-c-5. Possibility thatthe adjusted brake pedal push rod was assembled improperly, as assembled, thepush rod could become detached upon a hard brake application and result in lossof vehicle braking ability. (Correct by inspecting and adjusting properlywhere 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 73V017000.
  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 Chevrolet P1O01-
1973 Chevrolet P2001B
1973 Chevrolet P3002C
1973 GMC P150002-
1973 GMC P250001C
1973 GMC P350001C

Questions

Is the 73V017000 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 73V017000?

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 73V017000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on January 29, 1973. 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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