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Safety recall · 74V086000

Vehicle speed control GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 28, 1974. It covers about 534 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
74V086000
Reported
May 28, 1974
Vehicles
534
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

Contacts

Gmc campaign no c-74-c-1. Transit and intercity coaches. Possibility that thevalve cage assembly, an internal part of the accelerator system, could fractureresulting in an air leak or complete malfunction. If this occurs, it mayresult in poor acceleration or the throttle sticking in any position.(Corrrect by inspecting and installing improved valve repair kit).

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 GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 74V086000.
  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 GMC GMC03C

Questions

Is the 74V086000 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 74V086000?

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 74V086000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on May 28, 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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