Vehicle recall 71V235000 · December 29, 1971
Chevrolet C Series, Chevrolet Chevrolet and 14 more models
There is a possibility that a separated motor mount may allow the engine to lift, which may affect the throttle linkage, momentarily increasing throttle, possibly to full throttle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- There is a possibility that a separated motor mount may allow the engine to lift, which may affect the throttle linkage, momentarily increasing throttle, possibly to full throttle.
- Consequence
- Unexpected loss of throttle control may cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Inspect engine mounts and install restraints which will limit engine lift and eliminate possible secondary effects to the throttle linkage due to engine mount separation.
- Notes
- System: engine.vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light trucks and vans.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 71V235000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 29, 1971
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,682,084
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Belair (1965-1969): 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965
- Chevrolet Brookwood (1965-1969): 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965
- Chevrolet C Series (1965-1970): 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965
- Chevrolet Camaro (1967-1969): 1969, 1968, 1967
- Chevrolet Caprice (1965-1969): 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965
- Chevrolet Chevrolet (1965-1970): 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965
- Chevrolet Chevy II (1965-1969): 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965
- Chevrolet G-Series (1967-1970): 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967
- Chevrolet Impala (1965-1969): 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965
- Chevrolet Kingswood (1965-1969): 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965
- Chevrolet Nova (1965-1969): 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965
- Chevrolet P - Series (1965-1970): 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965
- Chevrolet Townsman (1965-1969): 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965
- GMC C Series (1967-1970): 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967
- GMC G Series (1967-1970): 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967
- GMC P Series (1968-1970): 1970, 1969, 1968
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