Vehicle recall 71V027000 · February 19, 1971

GMC EG, EM and 2 more models

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: GMC service bulletin no 69-C-10.MODELS with mechanical clutc h linkage mediumduty trucks and school bus chassis.possibil ity that clutch idler leverassembly and ball studs located be tween left frame rail and engine may besubject to breakage. Failure of either idler lever assembly or ball stud willresul t in positive connection between clutch pedal and clutch assem blycausing clutch to be engaged at all times.(correct by mo difying wherenecessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V027000
Reported to NHTSA: February 19, 1971
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: February 19, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 53,700
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

Recall 71V027000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

GMC EG (1967-1969): 1969, 1968, 1967
GMC EM (1967-1969): 1969, 1968, 1967
GMC SG (1967-1969): 1969, 1968, 1967
GMC SM (1967-1969): 1969, 1968, 1967

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