Vehicle recall 70V002000 · January 13, 1970
Buick Electra, LeSabre and 2 more models
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Possibility that during assembly one or more 15" x 6" chassis wheels havingimproper welds were in- stalled.this could cause rim to separate from spider,or center section of the wheel, resulting in difficulty with steering control.(correct by inspecting and replac- ing with new wheels where neces- sary.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 70V002000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 13, 1970
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- January 5, 1970
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,527
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Electra (1970): 1970
- Buick LeSabre (1970): 1970
- Buick Riviera (1970): 1970
- Buick Wildcat (1970): 1970
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