Recalls: 1972 - CHEVROLET - ME 60

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 72V167000 - SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
  Recall Date: 10/12/1979

  Summary:
  
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  
  Consequence:
  
  
  Remedy:
  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.)