Power train: axle assemblyRecall 72V-224 · Cadillac vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 72V-224 covers 37,500 Cadillac vehicles for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V224000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CADILLAC CAMPAIGN NO 72-C-2.POSSIBILITY THAT LEFT REAR AXLE SHAFT MAY BE AFRACTION TOO LONG.IF SHAFT IS TOO LONG, COULD CREATE INTERFERENCE ATDIFFERENTIAL CROSS SHAFT.SUCH INTERFERENCE CREATES EXCESSIVE AXIAL LOADS ONREAR WHEEL BEARING, RESULTING IN PREMATURE BEARING WEAR.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING AXLE 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 May 1, 1972 to July 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.