Leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axleRecall 73V-245 · Buick and Chevrolet vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 73V-245 covers 12,703 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles for a leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle problem, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V245000 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-08.BUICK 74-C-1.POSSIBILITY THATTHE REAR SPRING "U" BOLT WHICH PARTIALLY SECURES THE REAR CHASSIS SPRINGS TOTHE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN DURING FACTORY INSTALLATION.IFTHIS CONDITION EXISTS IT COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE ANCHOR PLATE BRACKETWHICH WOULD ALLOW THE REAR SPRING TO DROP AWAY FROM THE AXLE ASSEMBLY.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING NEW "U" BOLT WHERE NECESSARY.)
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 October 1, 1973 to October 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.