WheelsRecall 73V-212 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 73V-212 covers 7,984 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V212000 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-18.GMC 74-C-3.POSSIBILITY THATTHE WHEEL CLAMP RING MAY HAVE QUENCH CRACKS, WHICH CAN DEVELOP TO THE POINTWHERE THERE IS A LOSS OF WHEEL NUT TORQUE.THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN WHEELWORKING LOOSE AND COMING OFF.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING NEW CLAMPRING).
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 June 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.