BUICK RIVIERA 1972: STEERING:LINKAGES
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 72V135000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUICK | RIVIERA | 1972 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1972-05-24 | 1972-05-25 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1972-03-01 - 1972-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 41711
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
OLDSMOBILE CAMPAIGN NO 72-C-1.BUICK CAMPAIGN NO 72-C-1.POSSIBILITY THATIMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED STEERING PITMAN ARM WAS INSTALLED IN PRODUCTION, COULDPRODUCE LOOSE FIT WHEN ASSEMBLED TO STEERING RELAY ROD, CAUSING EVENTUALSEPARATION FROM PITMAN ARM AND CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING PROPER PITMAN ARM.'
