Steering: linkagesRecall 72V-135 · Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 72V-135 covers 41,711 Buick and Oldsmobile vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on May 25, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V135000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
OLDSMOBILE CAMPAIGN NO 72-C-1.BUICK CAMPAIGN NO 72-C-1.POSSIBILITY THATIMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED STEERING PITMAN ARM WAS INSTALLED IN PRODUCTION, COULDPRODUCE LOOSE FIT WHEN ASSEMBLED TO STEERING RELAY ROD, CAUSING EVENTUALSEPARATION FROM PITMAN ARM AND CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING PROPER PITMAN ARM.)
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 March 1, 1972 to May 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.