Body: bumpersRecall 72V-241 · GMC vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 72V-241 covers 260 GMC vehicles for a body: bumpers problem, reported to NHTSA on October 2, 1972.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2606 models
ReportedOct 2, 1972Owners notified Sep 28, 1972
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 72V241000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

GENERAL MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 72-C-9.TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT BUMPER MAY HAVEINSUFFICIENT WELD LENGTH WHICH MAY LEAD TO COMPLETE SEPARATION OF HITCH PLATEFROM BUMPER.IF CONDITION EXISTS AND SAFETY CHASSIS DOES NOT FUNCTION, TRAILERSEPARATION FROM TOW VEHICLE WILL RESULT.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACINGBUMPER.)

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

6 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from February 1, 1972 to June 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.