NHTSA Recall 72V167000

Filed by General Motors, LLC. Component: Suspension. Reported 1972-07-05. An estimated 1,370 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 72-C-08.GMC CAMPAIGN NO 72-C-6.POSSIBILITY THATHENDRICKSON REAR SUSPENSION EQUALIZER BEAMS MAY HAVE HAIRLINE CRACKS, CAUSED BYUSE OF WATER RATHER THAN OIL, DURING QUENCHING OF STEEL FORGINGS.CONDITION,AFTER EXTENDED SERVICE, COULD AFFECT BEAMS SO THAT THEY BREAK AND CAUSE VEHICLECONTROL TO BE AFFECTED DUE TO POTENTIAL LOSS OF REAR SUSPENSION.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING BEAMS WHERE NECESSARY.)

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