Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 72V-059 · 1972 Buick Riviera
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 72V-059 covers 149 1972 Buick Riviera for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on March 13, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V059000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
BUICK CAMPAIGN NO N/A.POSSIBILITY THAT INCORRECT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY MAYHAVE BEEN INSTALLED.IF CONDITION EXISTS THERE IS POSSIBILITY OF PREMATUREGEAR WEAR AND EVENTUAL GEAR FAILURE AFTER PROLONGED USAGE POSSIBLY RESULTING INLOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECTBY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING PROPER GEARASSEMBLY WHERE NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1971 to August 1, 1971. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.