General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #73V013000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 73V013000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 3,707,064 affected units, STRUCTURE:SHIELDS:PROTECTORS:LINES:TUBING, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

Corrective Action

Inspect and install shield on affected vehicles.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 73V013000

Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc

Report Received Date: 1973-01-24T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:shields:protectors:lines:tubing

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 3,707,064

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

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 Action: Inspect and install shield on affected vehicles.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 73V013000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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