Steering: linkagesRecall 73V-123 · Cadillac and Oldsmobile vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 73V-123 covers 1,112 Cadillac and Oldsmobile vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on May 29, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V123000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY THAT THE STEERING LINKAGE BALL STUDS, WHICH CONNECT TO THE IDLERARM AND PITMAN ARM, MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM INCORRECT GRADE OF STEEL.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS THE BALL STUDS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE TYPEFAILURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WITH PROPER TYPE BALL STUDASSEMBLIES).
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, 1973 to May 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.