Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 73V-151 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 73V-151 covers 5,802 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on July 16, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V151000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 73-C-11, GMC CAMPAIGN NO 73-C-19.MEDIUM DUTYCONVENTIONAL TRUCKS WITH 366 OR 427 V-8 ENGINE AND HYDRAULIC BRAKES.POSSIBILITY THAT THE LEFT FRONT HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE MAY BE IMPROPERLY ROUTEDAND MAY CONTACT THE POWER STEERING PUMP HOUSING.IF THIS CONDTION EXISTS AHOLE COULD BE WORN IN THE BRAKE LINE CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKINGCONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND PROPERLY ROUTING BRAKE LINE WHERENECESSARY.)
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 May 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.