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Safety recall · 74V098000

Wheels: hubcap / cover Cadillac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on June 21, 1974. It covers about 5,128 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
74V098000
Reported
Jun 21, 1974
Vehicles
5,128
Area
Wheels & tires

Contacts

Cadillac campaign no 74-c-2. Possibility that the center (spider) section ofthe wheel to rim may separate due to inadequate welding of the spider. If thiscondition exists the rim could separate from the center section of the wheeland cause a loss of control of the vehicle. (Correct by inspecting andreplacing wheel 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 Cadillac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 74V098000.
  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 Cadillac Brougham01A
1974 Cadillac Calais01C
1974 Cadillac Deville21A

Questions

Is the 74V098000 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 74V098000?

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 74V098000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on June 21, 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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