Power train: axle assemblyRecall 72V-164 · 1971–1972 Chevrolet Vega
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 72V-164 covers 526,000 1971–1972 Chevrolet Vega for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on July 5, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V164000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 72-C-09.POSSIBILITY THAT REAR AXLE SHAFT MAY HAVEINSUFFICIENT THRUST BUTTON LENGTH.COULD PERMIT EXCESSIVE END PLAY AND ALLOWAXLE SHAFT TO MOVE INBOARD TO POINT THAT "C" LOCK WILL DISENGAGE.AXLE SHAFTAND WHEEL COULD THEN MOVE OUTBOARD OF QUARTER PANEL AND ALLOW VEHICLE TO DROPDOWN ONTO REAR SUSPENSION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING AXLE WHERENECESSARY.)
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, 1970 to May 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.