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Safety recall · 75V142000

Wheels Buick, Pontiac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on July 28, 1975. It covers about 687 vehicles across 7 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
75V142000
Reported
Jul 28, 1975
Vehicles
687
Area
Wheels & tires

Contacts

Buick campaign no 75-c-12. Pontiac campaign no 75-c-13. Possibility that thecenter section of the wheel may have been improperly welded to the rim. As aresult, rim could separate from center section of the wheel. If this happenswhile vehicle is in motion, it may result in loss of control and a vehiclecrash could occur without prior warning. (Correct by inspecting and replacingwheel 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, Pontiac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 75V142000.
  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 Electra02C
1975 Buick Estate Wagon01B
1975 Buick Lesabre03A
1975 Buick Riviera03C
1975 Pontiac Bonneville03A
1975 Pontiac Catalina03D
1975 Pontiac Grand Ville04F

Questions

Is the 75V142000 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 75V142000?

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 75V142000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on July 28, 1975. 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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