Buick Riviera 1972
Model Riviera made in 1972 by Buick got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, structure.
Model 1972
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 72V059000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1971 to 08/01/1971 | V (Vehicle) | 149 | 03/08/1972 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/13/1972 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Notes | Buick campaign no n/a.possibility that incorrect steering gear assembly mayhave been installed.if condition exists there is possibility of prematuregear wear and eventual gear failure after prolonged usage possibly resulting inloss of steering control.(correctby inspecting and installing proper gearassembly where necessary.) | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 72V135000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1972 to 05/01/1972 | V (Vehicle) | 41711 | 05/24/1972 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/25/1972 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Notes | Oldsmobile campaign no 72-c-1.buick campaign no 72-c-1.possibility thatimproperly manufactured steering pitman arm was installed in production, couldproduce loose fit when assembled to steering relay rod, causing eventualseparation from pitman arm and causing complete loss of steering control.(correct by inspecting and installing proper pitman arm.) | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | ||||||||||||||||
| 73V013000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1970 to 07/01/1972 | V (Vehicle) | 3707064 | 02/06/1973 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/24/1973 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The possibility exists that driving on unpaved road surfaces, particularly roads which are heavily graveled and which are extremely wavy or filled with chuckholes, at speeds which cause the car to pitch excessively, the front crossmember may scoop up loose stones or gravel and could be thrown into the engine compartment. it is possible for one of these stones to lodge between the steering coupling and the frame and cause increased steering effort or interference with steering control of the car when steering wheel is turned to the left. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Increased steering effort or interference with steeringcontrol may lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Inspect and install shield on affected vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||