Vehicle recall 72V045000 · February 18, 1972

1972 GMC MH9500

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

Notes: GMC campaign no 72-C-4.POSSIBILITY that undersized pinch bolt was installedin lower yoke which connects upper and lower steering shafts possibly allowingloss of clamp load.if loose clamp bolt condition exists, bolt could fall outand allow upper universal joint andlower steering shaft to become disconnectedresulting in loss of steering control.(correct by inspecting and replacingwithnew bolt where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V045000
Reported to NHTSA: February 18, 1972
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: February 4, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected: 56
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages

Recall 72V045000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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GMC MH9500 (1972): 1972

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