Steering: linkagesRecall 72V-166 · 1972 GMC P8M4905a
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 72V-166 covers 132 1972 GMC P8M4905a for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on July 5, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V166000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
GMC CAMPAIGN NO C-72-C-1.POSSIBILITY THAT POWER STEERING ANCHOR BRACKETS WERENOT PROPERLY HEAT-TREATED.THESE UNHEAT-TREATED BRACKETS ARE OF UNSUFFICIENTDUCTILITY AND CAN BREAK, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDINSTALLING PROPERLY HEAT-TREATED ANCHOR BRACKETS.)
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 January 1, 1972 to May 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.