Chevrolet Townsman 1972
Model Townsman made in 1972 by Chevrolet got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, structure.
Model 1972
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 - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
71V182000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 475 | 10/11/1971 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/13/1971 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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Notes | All 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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. |