Vehicle recall 71V224000 · December 3, 1971

1961-1969 Chevrolet Corvair

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

Notes: General motor campaign no 69-C-13.POSSIBILITY that fumes indirect airheating system may be transferred from engine compa rtment into passengercompartment.such fumes, in some cases,contain carbon moxoxide in sufficientconcentration to harm o r endanger occupants of vehicle.(correct byinspecting and r epairing where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V224000
Reported to NHTSA: December 3, 1971
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: December 8, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 679,900
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system

Recall 71V224000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Chevrolet Corvair (1961-1969): 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961

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