Cadillac Recall 72V224000: Power Train, Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 72V224000 · announced September 11, 1972 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 37,500 units affected

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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 WHERE NECESSARY.)

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1972 Cadillac Brougham
• 1972 Cadillac Calais
• 1972 Cadillac Deville

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.