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Safety recall · 74V159000

Suspension: lower arm Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on September 23, 1974. It covers about 11,962 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
74V159000
Reported
Sep 23, 1974
Vehicles
11,962
Area
Suspension

Contacts

Chevrolet campaign no 75-c-01. Buick campaign no 75-c-1. Oldsmobile campaignno 75-c-3. Pontiac campaign no 75-c-1. Possibility that the right and leftside front suspension lower control arm bracket attachments may have beenimproperly welded to the underside of the frame. If this condition exists,separation of the weld attachments will result in significant steering changewhich could cause a loss of steering control. (Correct by inspecting andadding an additional weld at the rear mounting brackets).

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 74V159000.
  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

Questions

Is the 74V159000 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 74V159000?

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 74V159000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on September 23, 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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