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Safety recall · 73V212000

Wheels Chevrolet, GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on November 1, 1973. It covers about 7,984 vehicles across 5 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
73V212000
Reported
Nov 1, 1973
Vehicles
7,984
Area
Wheels & tires

Contacts

General motors campaign no chevrolet 73-c-18. Gmc 74-c-3. Possibility thatthe wheel clamp ring may have quench cracks, which can develop to the pointwhere there is a loss of wheel nut torque. This condition can result in wheelworking loose and coming off. (Correct by inspecting and installing new clampring).

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 73V212000.
  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 C3001A
1973 Chevrolet G3001A
1973 Chevrolet P3002C
1973 GMC C3501A
1973 GMC G3501B

Questions

Is the 73V212000 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 73V212000?

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 73V212000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on November 1, 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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