Chevrolet Impala 1971

Model Impala made in 1971 by Chevrolet got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, structure and tires.

Model 1971

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS
71V121000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)600007/08/1971MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/20/197110/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesChevrolet 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
73V013000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1970 to 07/01/1972V (Vehicle)370706402/06/1973ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/24/197310/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryIncreased steering effort or interference with steeringcontrol may lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Corrective SummaryInspect and install shield on affected vehicles.
NotesSystem: steering.vehicle description: passenger cars.
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
71V125000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)167207/26/1971MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/26/197110/12/1979571109
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesChevrolet 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).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
70V143000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)1260011/25/1970MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/03/197010/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesPossibility that throttle rod to throttle lever retaining clip on carburetormay be incorrectly installed.if this condition exists, throttle lever couldbe held in partially open position.if this occurs while vehicle is in motion,vehicle will not slow down when driver's foot is removed from accelerator.(correct by replacing clip with improved design where necessary.)