Springs: leaf spring assemblyRecall 71V-181 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 71V-181 covers 1,600 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a springs: leaf spring assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V181000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CAMPAIGN NO 72-C-1.POSSIBILITY THAT LEFT FRONT SPRING REAR S HACKLE STOP WASIMPROPERLY ADJUSTED DURING PRODUCTION.IF CON DITION EXISTS, COULD ALLOW FRONTAXLE TO SHIFT REARWARD IN EVE NT OF LEFT FRONTSPRING FAILURE AT OR NEAR FRONTSPRING EYE, HA VE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND MAKING NECESSARY ADJUSTMENT.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.