Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 73V-041 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 73V-041 covers 14,833 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on February 20, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V041000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
GENERAL MOTORS CAMPAIGN NO CHEVROLET 73-C-10.GMC 73-C-11.POSSIBILITY THATTHE BRAKE LINE FROM THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO THE CROSSOVER TEE WAS IMPROPERLYROUTED.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS THE CLUTCH CROSS SHAFT OUTER LEVER TO CONTACTBRAKE LINE DURINGCLUTCH DISENGAGEMENT AND EVENTUALLY WEAR THROUGH BRAKE LINECAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACE OR REROUTE BRAKE LINE.)
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, 1972 to January 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.