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Safety recall · 73V152000

Service brakes: master cylinder Buick, Chevrolet, GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on July 16, 1973. It covers about 3,094 vehicles across 7 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
73V152000
Reported
Jul 16, 1973
Vehicles
3,094
Area
Brakes

Contacts

Chevrolet campaign no. 73-C-15, pontiac campaign no 73-c-6, buick campaign no73-c-2, gmc campaign no 73-c-20. Possibility that the gasket between themaster cylinder and theforward side of the dash, and the boot which covers therear opening of the master cylinder in the driver's compartment wereomitted inassembly. If this condition exists it could cause corrosion of the cylinderbore and damage piston seal resultingin loss of brake fluid and impairedbraking. (Correct by inspecting and replacing gasket and boot. )

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, Chevrolet, GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 73V152000.
  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

Questions

Is the 73V152000 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 73V152000?

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 73V152000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on July 16, 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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