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Safety recall · 74V078000

Suspension: upper arm Chevrolet, GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 17, 1974. It covers about 2,788 vehicles across 10 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
74V078000
Reported
May 17, 1974
Vehicles
2,788
Area
Suspension

Contacts

Chevrolet campaign no 74-c-09. Possibility that the front upper control armattaching bolts, which attach the front suspension to the frame may break dueto improper heat treatment. If this occurs the front upper control arm will bedetached from frame causing a loss of steering control. (Correct by inspectingand replacing bolts with properly heat treated bolts).

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 74V078000.
  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 C2013D
1974 Chevrolet C3002B
1974 Chevrolet G3002B
1974 Chevrolet P2002C
1974 Chevrolet P3003D
1974 GMC C250003F
1974 GMC C350002D
1974 GMC G350002D
1974 GMC P250002D
1974 GMC P350003F

Questions

Is the 74V078000 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 74V078000?

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 74V078000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on May 17, 1974. 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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