Chevrolet Vega 1972

Model Vega made in 1972 by Chevrolet got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and power train.

Vega year 1972

Recalls

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
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
72V190000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 06/01/1972 to 07/01/1972	V (Vehicle)	7072	07/18/1972	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	07/21/1972	10/12/1979
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Notes	General motors campaign nos n/a.possibility that incorrect gross vehicleweight rating was printed on certification labels.(correct by inspecting andinstalling correct labels where necessary.)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
72V075000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.		V (Vehicle)	129000	04/07/1972	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	04/07/1972	10/12/1979
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Notes	Chevrolet campaign no 72-c-05.possibility that vehicles equipped with enginesoption l-11 (two-barrel carburetor) may experience exhaust system backfires ofsufficient frequency and magnitude to weaken and rupture muffler.exhaustsfrom muffler with ruptured end cover can subject fuel tank to sufficient heatto expand fuel and create fuel spillage.subsequent engine backfires mayignite fuel and cause fire damage.(correct by inspecting and installing newmuffler and components where necessary.)
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
72V164000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 08/01/1970 to 05/01/1972	V (Vehicle)	526000	07/07/1972	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	07/05/1972	10/12/1979
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Notes	Chevrolet 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
72V112000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 08/01/1970 to 05/01/1972	V (Vehicle)	350000	05/23/1972	ODI	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	05/11/1972	10/12/1979
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Notes	Chevrolet 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.)