Steering: idler and attachment Cadillac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on November 23, 1973. It covers about 388,877 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSA Affected vehicles

Campaign: 73V226000
Reported: Nov 23, 1973
Vehicles: 388,877
Area: Steering

Contacts

Commercial chassis except el dorados. Possibility due to lack of lubricant inthe steering linkage idler assembly combined with exposure to road splashcontaining deicing salts and close shaft to bushing clearance may result in acorroding and binding condition. If this occurs, it could allow the idlerattachment to break away from the frame and impair steering control. (Correctby inspecting and install grease fitting andnew idler arm support wherenecessary).

What to do

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.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Cadillac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 73V226000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1971 Cadillac Calais	0	1	C
1972 Cadillac Calais	0	2	D
1971 Cadillac Deville	0	1	A
1972 Cadillac Deville	2	2	A
1971 Cadillac Fleetwood	0	1	A
1972 Cadillac Fleetwood	1	1	A

Questions

Is the 73V226000 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 73V226000?

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 73V226000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on November 23, 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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