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1972 Buick ELECTRA Structure Frame And Members Underbody Shields Recall


NHTSA Recall #	45300
NHTSA Compaign #	73V013000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Supplier	BUICK
Brand	BUICK
Model	ELECTRA
Model Year	1972
Component	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Date of notification	06/02/73
Begin date of manufacuring	01/08/70
End date of manufacturing	01/07/72
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	24/01/73
Report created	12/10/79
Regulation part number
FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	3707064
Defect summary	The possibility exists that driving on unpaved road surfaces, particularly roads which are heavily graveled and which are extremely wavy or filled with chuckholes, at speeds which cause the car to pitch excessively, the front crossmember may scoop up loose stones or gravel and could be thrown into the engine compartment. It is possible for one of these stones to lodge between the steering coupling and the frame and cause increased steering effort or interference with steering control of the car when steering wheel is turned to the left.
Consequence summary	Increased steering effort or interference with steeringcontrol may lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Corrective action	Inspect and install shield on affected vehicles.
Recall notes	System: steering. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

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1972 Buick ELECTRA Structure Frame And Members Underbody Shields Recall

1972 Buick ELECTRA Structure Frame And Members Underbody Shields Recall

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