Vehicle recall 72V075000 · April 7, 1972
1972 Chevrolet Vega
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Chevrolet campaign no 72-C-05.POSSIBILITY that vehicles equipped with enginesoption L-11 (two-barrel carburetor) may experience exhaust system backfires ofsufficient frequency and magnitude to weaken and rupture muffler.exhaustsfrom muffler with ruptured end cover can subject fuel tank to sufficient heatto expand fuel and create fuel spillage.subsequent engine backfires mayignite fuel and cause fire damage.(correct by inspecting and installing newmuffler and components where necessary.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 72V075000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 7, 1972
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- April 7, 1972
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 129,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Vega (1972): 1972
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