Spindle: armRecall 74V-034 · Chevrolet and Oldsmobile vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 74V-034 covers 260 Chevrolet and Oldsmobile vehicles for a spindle: arm problem, reported to NHTSA on February 26, 1974.
Source: NHTSA recall 74V034000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 74-C-12.EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL FRONT DISC BRAKES.POSSIBILITY THAT THE ATTACHING BOLTS ON THE STEERING ARM TO CALIPER ANCHORBRACKET WERE INSUFFICENTLY TORQUED.THIS LOW TORQUE COULD CAUSE BOLTS TOBREAK.IF THE BOLT BREAKS IT COULDCOME OUT OF ITS POSITION AND LODGE IN THERIGHT HAND FRONT BRAKE ROTOR RESULTING IN A SUDDEN LOCK-UP OF THE TIRE ANDWHEEL ASSEMBLY.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND RETORQUING BOLTS TO SPECIFIEDTORQUE.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.