Springs: coil springsRecall 71V-139 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 71V-139 covers 124,000 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a springs: coil springs problem, reported to NHTSA on August 19, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V139000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 71-C-12, GMC CAMPAIGN NO 71-C-9.ALL 4- WHEEL DRIVE.POSSIBILITY THAT UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITI ONS FRONT SPRING MAY BREAKNEAR FRONT ATTACHMENT ON STEERING C OLUMN SIDE.BREAKAGE COULD CAUSE VEHICLETO VEER TOWARD LEFTIN LEFT-HAND DRIVE VEHICLES AND TO RIGHT IN RIGHT-HANDDRIVE V EHICLES.(CORRECT BY REPLACING SECOND LEAF WHERE NECESSARY. )
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.