Vehicle recall 71V120000 · July 20, 1971

1971 Chevrolet K10

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

Notes: Chevrolet campaign no 71-C-10.POSSIBILITY that rear brake li ne on right handframe rail may chafe on shock absorber mounti ng bracket, and eventually causebrake fluid leak.(correct b y installing brake line attaching clip wherenecessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V120000
Reported to NHTSA: July 20, 1971
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: July 8, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 160
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 71V120000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Chevrolet K10 (1971): 1971

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