Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 73V-244 · Chevrolet vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 73V-244 covers 9,215 Chevrolet vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V244000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
GENERAL MOTORS CAMPAIGN NO CHEVROLET 74-C-07.STATION WAGON.POSSIBILITY THATTHE REAR BRAKE PIPE WAS IMPROPERLY POSITIONED WHEN ATTACHED TO THE REAR AXLEASSEMBLY.THIS MAY RESULT IN REPEATED CONTACT OF THE PIPE WITH THE UNDERBODY,CAUSING IT TO FLEX UP AND DOWN UNTIL IT BREAKS, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKEFLUID AND LOSS OF REAR BRAKING ACTION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLINGBRAKE PIPE PROPERLY)).
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, 1973 to October 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.