NHTSA Recall # | 43454 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 73V226000 |
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Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Supplier | CADILLAC |
Brand | CADILLAC |
Model | DEVILLE |
Model Year | 1972 |
Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT |
Date of notification | 10/12/73 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/09/70 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/07/72 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 23/11/73 |
Report created | 12/10/79 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 388877 |
Defect summary | |
Consequence summary | |
Corrective action | |
Recall notes | Commercial chassis except el dorados. Possibility due to lack of lubricant inthe steering linkage idler assembly combined with exposure to road splashcontaining deicing salts and close shaft to bushing clearance may result in acorroding and binding condition. If this occurs, it could allow the idlerattachment to break away from the frame and impair steering control.(correctby inspecting and install grease fitting andnew idler arm support wherenecessary). |