Control arm: upper armRecall 74V-078 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 74V-078 covers 2,788 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a control arm: upper arm problem, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 1974.
Source: NHTSA recall 74V078000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 74-C-09.POSSIBILITY THAT THE FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARMATTACHING BOLTS, WHICH ATTACH THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO THE FRAME MAY BREAK DUETO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.IF THIS OCCURS THE FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM WILL BEDETACHED FROM FRAME CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTINGAND REPLACING BOLTS WITH PROPERLY HEAT TREATED BOLTS).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.