Contacts
Oldsmobile and buick campaign no 75-c-7. Chevrolet campaign no 75-c-08.Pontiac campaign no 75-c-9. Dates of manufacture for chevrolet, buick,oldsmobile and gmc are sept thru nov 1974. Pontiac dates are sept 1974 thrujan 1975. No station wagons are involved. Possibility that the rear axle wasassembled with rear axle shaft outer bearing (rear wheel bearing) with thrustplates that were not heat treated. If the inner or outer thrust plates ofthese bearings are not hardened, the rollers can wear through and allow therear axle shaft to move with respect to axle housing. (Correct by inspectingand replacing axle assemblies where necessary. )
What to do
- 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.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Buick, Chevrolet, GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 75V032000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.