Power train: drivelineRecall 72V-242 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 72V-242 covers 65 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a power train: driveline problem, reported to NHTSA on October 2, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V242000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
GENERAL MOTORS CAMPAIGN NO CHEVROLET 72-C-11 GMC 72-C-8.TRUCKS.POSSIBILITYTHAT REAR AXLE U-BOLT ANCHOR PLATES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT MOUNTINGRADIUS.ANCHOR PLATE WITHIN CORRECT RADIUS AT POINT WHERE IT MOUNTS TO BOTTOMOF AXLE HOUSING IS SUBJECT TO BREAKAGE.BROKEN ANCHOR PLATE COULD RESULT INSEPARATION OF REAR AXLE FROM CHASSIS, THEREBY AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING CORRECT ANCHOR PLATE.)
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 July 1, 1972 to July 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.