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Safety recall · 73V083000

Service brakes: pedals and linkages Buick recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on April 13, 1973. It covers about 742 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
73V083000
Reported
Apr 13, 1973
Vehicles
742
Area
Brakes

Contacts

General motor campaign no n/a. Possibility that the retention nuts on brakeclevis may be loose on non-power brake system. A loose nut might allowrotation of the master cylinder push rod, which may change the effective brakepush rod length. (Correct by inspecting and adjust to specifications andtighten nut securely. )

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 73V083000.
  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 Apollo02B

Questions

Is the 73V083000 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 73V083000?

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 73V083000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on April 13, 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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