Chevrolet Caprice 1971
Model Caprice made in 1971 by Chevrolet got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, structure and tires.
Model 1971
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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EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | ||||||||||||||||
71V121000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 6000 | 07/08/1971 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/20/1971 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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Notes | Chevrolet campaign no 71-c-11.station wagons only.possibil ity that bumperjack load rest lip may not be properly formedallowing it to bend and vehicleslip from jack load rest.(co rrect by installing correct jack correct jackwherenecessary. ) | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
TIRES - TREAD/BELT | ||||||||||||||||
71V125000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 1672 | 07/26/1971 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/26/1971 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 109 | ||||||
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Notes | Chevrolet campaign no 71-c-17.pontiac campaign no 71-c-4.s tation wagons.equipped with l-78-15 fastrak w.s.possibil ity that tire may be susceptibleto early tread separation, an d may not conform to federal motor vehicle safetystandard no. 109.this type tread separation will not cause deflation ofbut may cause noticeable roughness in ride and handling of ca r of car andpossible loss of portions of tread stock.replac ing tire where necessary). |