Chevrolet Vega 1971

Model Vega made in 1971 by Chevrolet got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, vehicle speed control.

Model 1971

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
72V164000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1970 to 05/01/1972V (Vehicle)52600007/07/1972MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/05/197210/12/1979
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NotesChevrolet campaign no 72-c-09.possibility that rear axle shaft may haveinsufficient thrust button length.could permit excessive end play and allowaxle shaft to move inboard to point that c lock will disengage.axle shaftand wheel could then move outboard of quarter panel and allow vehicle to dropdown onto rear suspension.(correct by inspecting and replacing axle wherenecessary.)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
72V112000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1970 to 05/01/1972V (Vehicle)35000005/23/1972ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/11/197210/12/1979
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NotesChevrolet campaign no 72-c-07.possibility that vehicles equipped withstandard engine and monojet (single-barrel)carburetor may experience breakageof idle stop solenoid bracket.should bracket break, there is possibility thatidle solenoid and clamp portion of brakcet maydrop and lodge in area that cancause throttle to be held in partially open position.(correct by installingadditional newbracket.)