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Safety recall · 73V245000

Suspension: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on December 19, 1973. It covers about 12,703 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
73V245000
Reported
Dec 19, 1973
Vehicles
12,703
Area
Suspension

Contacts

General motors campaign no chevrolet 74-c-08. Buick 74-c-1. Possibility thatthe rear spring "u" bolt which partially secures the rear chassis springs tothe rear axle assembly may have been broken during factory installation. Ifthis condition exists it could result in failure of the anchor plate bracketwhich would allow the rear spring to drop away from the axle assembly.(Correct by inspecting and installing new "u" bolt where necessary. )

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, Oldsmobile dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 73V245000.
  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 Buick Apollo03C
1974 Chevrolet Nova04F
1974 Oldsmobile Omega04D
1974 Pontiac Ventura04C

Questions

Is the 73V245000 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 73V245000?

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 73V245000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on December 19, 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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