Chevrolet Townsman 1972

Model Townsman made in 1972 by Chevrolet got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, structure.

Model 1972

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
71V182000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)47510/11/1971MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/13/197110/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesAll station wagons.possibility that third seat lap belts maynot be longenough to meet requirement of safety standard no. 208.(correct byinspecting and replacing with belt of prop er length where necessary.)
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.