NHTSA Recall # | 55043 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 72V224000 |
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Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | CADILLAC |
Brand | CADILLAC |
Model | DEVILLE |
Model Year | 1972 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 15/09/72 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/05/72 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/07/72 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 11/09/72 |
Report created | 12/10/79 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 37500 |
Defect summary | |
Consequence summary | |
Corrective action | |
Recall notes | Cadillac campaign no 72-c-2. Possibility that left rear axle shaft may be afraction too long. If shaft is too long, could create interference atdifferential cross shaft. Such interference creates excessive axial loads onrear wheel bearing, resulting in premature bearing wear.(correct byinspecting and replacing axle where necessary.) |