Mechanical: carrier/rackRecall 75V-129 · Buick and Chevrolet vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 75V-129 covers 98,631 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles for a mechanical: carrier/rack problem, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 1975.
Source: NHTSA recall 75V129000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
HATCHBACK ONLY GENERAL MOTORS CAMPAIGN NO 75-C-12.POSSIBILITY THE STRENGTH OFTHE "J" BOLT (HOOK) FURNISHED MAY BE INADEQUATE IN THE EVENT OF A SEVEREFRONTAL COLLISION WHEN THE SPARE TIRE IS MOUNTED ON THE REAR COMPARTMENT FLOOR.IF SUCH A COLLISION OCCURS.THE "J" BOLT COULD STRAIGHTEN TO SUCH AN EXTENTTHAT THE SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL MAY BECOME LOOSE AND TRAVEL FORWARD INTO THEPASSENGER AREA OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE POSSIBLITY OF OCCUPANT INJURY.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WITH HEAVIER DUTY "J" HOOK.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.