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Safety recall · 74V217000

Wheels: hubcap / cover Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on November 14, 1974. It covers about 2,578 vehicles across 7 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
74V217000
Reported
Nov 14, 1974
Vehicles
2,578
Area
Wheels & tires

Contacts

Pontiac campaign no 75-c-5. Oldsmobile campaign no 75-c-5. Buick campaign no75-c-4. Possibility that the center spider section of the wheel to rim mayseparate due to inadequate welding of the spider. (Correct by inspecting andreplacing with new 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 Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 74V217000.
  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
1975 Buick 8801-
1975 Buick Lesabre03A
1975 Buick Riviera03C
1975 Oldsmobile Delta 8811D
1975 Pontiac Bonneville03A
1975 Pontiac Catalina03D
1975 Pontiac Grand Ville04F

Questions

Is the 74V217000 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 74V217000?

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 74V217000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on November 14, 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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