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1972 Buick ELECTRA Steering Linkages Recall


NHTSA Recall #	47717
NHTSA Compaign #	72V135000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Supplier	BUICK
Brand	BUICK
Model	ELECTRA
Model Year	1972
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES
Date of notification	24/05/72
Begin date of manufacuring	01/03/72
End date of manufacturing	01/05/72
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	25/05/72
Report created	12/10/79
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	41711
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Consequence summary
Corrective action
Recall notes	Oldsmobile campaign no 72-c-1. Buick campaign no 72-c-1. Possibility thatimproperly manufactured steering pitman arm was installed in production, couldproduce loose fit when assembled to steering relay rod, causing eventualseparation from pitman arm and causing complete loss of steering control.(correct by inspecting and installing proper pitman arm.)

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1972 Buick ELECTRA Steering Linkages Recall

1972 Buick ELECTRA Steering Linkages Recall

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