Buick, Chevrolet, GMC Upper Arm Recall 73V250000 (782K Vehicles)

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Chevrolet campaign no 74-c-09. Pontiac 74-c-2. Buick 74-c-2. Oldsmobile74-c-3. Sprint 74-c-4. Possibility that the front upper control arm innerbushing retainer nuts may loosen and come off during normal operatingconditions. Should this occur, the loose control arm may move forward andcontact the upper control arm mounting bracket on the frame which restricts anyfurther forward movement. If this vehicle is operated in this condition it ispossible for the control arm cross shaft to break. (Correct by inspecting andinstalling new bushing retainers where necessary. )

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 Buick, Chevrolet, GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 73V250000.
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.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1974 Buick Century	0	2	A
1974 Buick Electra	0	1	B
1974 Buick Estate	0	2	D
1974 Buick Lesabre	0	1	A
1974 Buick Regal	0	2	A
1974 Buick Riviera	0	1	A
1974 Chevrolet Belair	0	4	D
1974 Chevrolet Camaro	0	4	B
1974 Chevrolet Caprice	0	3	C
1974 Chevrolet Caprice Estate	0	1	-
1974 Chevrolet Chevelle	0	1	C
1974 Chevrolet EL Camino	0	2	C
1974 Chevrolet Impala	0	3	C
1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo	0	3	C
1974 GMC Sprint	0	2	C
1974 Oldsmobile 88	0	1	A
1974 Oldsmobile 98	0	1	A
1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass	0	3	B
1974 Pontiac Bonneville	0	1	A
1974 Pontiac Catalina	0	1	B
1974 Pontiac Firebird	0	4	A
1974 Pontiac Grand Prix	1	1	A
1974 Pontiac Grand Safari	0	1	C
1974 Pontiac Grand Ville	0	1	B
1974 Pontiac Lemans	0	4	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1974 Chevrolet Belair

1974 Chevrolet Camaro

1974 Chevrolet Caprice

1974 Chevrolet Caprice Estate

1974 Chevrolet Chevelle

1974 Chevrolet EL Camino

1974 Chevrolet Impala

1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

1974 GMC Sprint

1974 Oldsmobile 88

1974 Oldsmobile 98

1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass

1974 Pontiac Bonneville

1974 Pontiac Catalina

1974 Pontiac Firebird

1974 Pontiac Grand Prix

1974 Pontiac Grand Safari

1974 Pontiac Grand Ville

1974 Pontiac Lemans

Questions

Is the 73V250000 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 73V250000?

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 73V250000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on December 27, 1973. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Suspension: upper arm Buick, Chevrolet, GMC recall

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