Arm: idler and attachmentRecall 73V-226 · Cadillac vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 73V-226 covers 388,877 Cadillac vehicles for a arm: idler and attachment problem, reported to NHTSA on November 23, 1973.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected388,8773 models

ReportedNov 23, 1973Owners notified Dec 10, 1973

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 73V226000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

COMMERCIAL CHASSIS EXCEPT EL DORADOS.POSSIBILITY DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICANT INTHE STEERING LINKAGE IDLER ASSEMBLY COMBINED WITH EXPOSURE TO ROAD SPLASHCONTAINING DEICING SALTS AND CLOSE SHAFT TO BUSHING CLEARANCE MAY RESULT IN ACORRODING AND BINDING CONDITION.IF THIS OCCURS, IT COULD ALLOW THE IDLERATTACHMENT TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE FRAME AND IMPAIR STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECTBY INSPECTING AND INSTALL GREASE FITTING ANDNEW IDLER ARM SUPPORT WHERENECESSARY).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Cadillac Calais1971, 1972

Cadillac Deville1971, 1972

Cadillac Fleetwood1971, 1972

Built from September 1, 1970 to July 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.