NHTSA recall 72V265000
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Chevrolet Nova and 2 more
Reported Oct 31, 1972544 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Oct 1, 1972 – Oct 1, 1972
Recalls › 72V265000
Vehicles in this recall
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General motor campaign no 73-c-1.(vehiles equipped with optional front discbrakes).possibility that steering arm to caliper anchor bracket attachingbolts were improperly torqued.low torque could cause bolt to break, if thisoccurs, broken bolt could come outof position and lodge in right hand frontbrake rotor resultingin sudden lockup of tire and wheel assembly.(correct byinspecting and torquing bolt to specified 60 to 80 lb.ft.)