1972 Cadillac Calais Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1972 Cadillac Calais has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 426,377 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 73V226000 1973-11-23 388,877 affected
Defect

COMMERCIAL CHASSIS EXCEPT EL DORADOS.POSSIBILITY DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICANT INTHE STEERING LINKAGE IDLER ASSEMBLY COMBINED WITH EXPOSURE TO ROAD SPLASHCONTAINING DEICING SALTS AND CLOSE SHAFT TO BUSHING CLEARANCE MAY RESULT IN ACORRODING AND BINDING CONDITION.IF THIS OCCURS, IT COULD ALLOW THE IDLERATTACHMENT TO BREAK…

POWER TRAIN 72V224000 1972-09-11 37,500 affected
Defect

CADILLAC CAMPAIGN NO 72-C-2.POSSIBILITY THAT LEFT REAR AXLE SHAFT MAY BE AFRACTION TOO LONG.IF SHAFT IS TOO LONG, COULD CREATE INTERFERENCE ATDIFFERENTIAL CROSS SHAFT.SUCH INTERFERENCE CREATES EXCESSIVE AXIAL LOADS ONREAR WHEEL BEARING, RESULTING IN PREMATURE BEARING WEAR.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING AXLE…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1972 Cadillac Calais as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.