Chevrolet Chevelle 1973
Model Chevelle made in 1973 by Chevrolet got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.
Model 1973
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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| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | ||||||||||||||||
| 72V303000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1972 | V (Vehicle) | 693 | 12/06/1972 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/11/1972 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Notes | General motor campaign no 73-c-05.possibility that seat belt warning systemmay be rendered inoperative due to mismating of relay jumper wire assembly atparking brake alarm switch.(correct by inspecting and installing jumper wirewith terminal and connectors that mate properly.) | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
| 73V152000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1972 to 06/01/1973 | V (Vehicle) | 3094 | 07/12/1973 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/16/1973 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Notes | Chevrolet campaign no.73-c-15, pontiac campaign no 73-c-6, buick campaign no73-c-2, gmc campaign no 73-c-20.possibility that the gasket between themaster cylinder and theforward side of the dash, and the boot which covers therear opening of the master cylinder in the driver's compartment wereomitted inassembly.if this condition exists it could cause corrosion of the cylinderbore and damage piston seal resultingin loss of brake fluid and impairedbraking.(correct by inspecting and replacing gasket and boot.) | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 72V275000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1972 to 09/01/1972 | V (Vehicle) | 155418 | 11/10/1972 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/14/1972 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Notes | General motor campaign no (chevrolet 73-c-03, pontiac 73-c-1, buick 73-c-1,oldsmobile 73-c-2, and gmc 73-c-1).possibility that steering linkage mayover-travel and cause severe front wheel toe-in.condition can occur whensteering wheel is turned to extreme left position while vehicle is in reverseand right front tire strikes object such as curb or parking block.operationof vehicle in this condition can damage right hand inner tie rod end assemblywhich eventually could result in loss of steering control of right front wheel.(correct by inspecting and installing idler arm stop bracket where necessary.) | |||||||||||||||