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Safety recall · 73V232000

Electrical system: wiring Chevrolet, Pontiac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on December 10, 1973. It covers about 22,215 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
73V232000
Reported
Dec 10, 1973
Vehicles
22,215
Area
Electrical system

Contacts

General motors campaign no chevrolet 74-c-06. Pontiac 74-c-1. Possibilitythat the driver's seat inboard seat adjuster lock bar may not have sufficientclearance at the ignition interlock and/or power window wire harness. If thiscondition exists and repeated adjustments to the seat are made, it could resultin wearing through of the wiring. This could result in inability to start caror affect the seat belt starter interlock and power windows. (Correct byinspecting and providing necessary clearance. )

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, Pontiac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 73V232000.
  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
1974 Chevrolet Camaro04B
1974 Pontiac Firebird04A

Questions

Is the 73V232000 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 73V232000?

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 73V232000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on December 10, 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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