Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1974
Model Monte Carlo made in 1974 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . There were some recalls concerningequipment and seat belts.
Model 1974
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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| 07E088000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 121680 | 11/08/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/24/2007 | 10/30/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 74V016000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 26421 | 01/28/1974 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/25/1974 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | General motors campaign no 74-c-10.oldsmobile campaign no 74-c-4.buickcampaign no 74-c-3.pontiac campaign no 74-c-4.possibility that the frontseat lap-belt retractor may intermittently fail to lock the seat lap-beltwebbing due to weak locking bar spring.as a result, the retractor may fail tohold the belt in position during extremely hard braking action or underaccident conditions.this may cause the occupant to slide forward on the seatand increase the possibility of injury.(correct by inspecting and installingnew assist spring where necessary.) | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 73V250000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1973 to 10/01/1973 | V (Vehicle) | 782111 | 01/09/1974 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/27/1973 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Notes | Chevrolet campaign no 74-c-09.pontiac 74-c-2.buick 74-c-2.oldsmobile74-c-3.sprint 74-c-4.possibility that the front upper control arm innerbushing retainer nuts may loosen and come off during normal operatingconditions.should this occur, the loose control arm may move forward andcontact the upper control arm mounting bracket on the frame which restricts anyfurther forward movement.if this vehicle is operated in this condition it ispossible for the control arm cross shaft to break.(correct by inspecting andinstalling new bushing retainers where necessary.) | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER ARM | |||
| 12/09/1980 | 1 | ||
| Foia request documentation pertaining to nhtsa recall campaign no 73v250000 as well as chevrolet campaign no 74-c-09 re problems w/frt upper arm inner bushing retainer nuts on the 1974 chevrolet monte carlo. *bf *sc | |||