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Safety recall · 74V231000

Power train: banjo housing Chevrolet, GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on November 25, 1974. It covers about 4,877 vehicles across 28 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
74V231000
Reported
Nov 25, 1974
Vehicles
4,877
Area
Transmission & drivetrain

Contacts

Chevrolet campaign no 74-c-20. Gmc campaign no 75-c-03. Heavy duty trucks.Possibility that the thickness of the housing material where the housing isfriction welded to the spindle is insufficient and may fail. Such failurewould consist of a cracked housing allowing the spindle, with its attachingcomponents to become detached and roll free from the vehicle. (Correct byinspecting and replacing rear tanden axle 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 Chevrolet, GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 74V231000.
  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
1973 Chevrolet D9001-
1974 Chevrolet D9001-
1973 Chevrolet J9001-
1974 Chevrolet J9001-
1973 Chevrolet JE7001-
1974 Chevrolet JE7002-
1973 Chevrolet JE8001-
1974 Chevrolet JE8002-
1973 Chevrolet M9001-
1974 Chevrolet M9001-
1973 Chevrolet ME6503C
1974 Chevrolet ME6503C
1973 Chevrolet W9001-
1974 Chevrolet W9001-
1973 GMC D950001-
1974 GMC D950001-
1973 GMC J750001-
1974 GMC J750001-
1973 GMC J850001-
1974 GMC J850001-
1973 GMC J950001-
1974 GMC J950001-
1973 GMC M650001-
1974 GMC M650002-
1973 GMC M950001-
1974 GMC M950001-
1973 GMC W950001-
1974 GMC W950001-

Questions

Is the 74V231000 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 74V231000?

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 74V231000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on November 25, 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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