Vehicle recall 72V164000 · July 5, 1972

1971-1972 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-09.POSSIBILITY that rear axle shaft may haveinsufficient thrust button length.could permit excessive end play and allowaxle shaft to move inboard to point that "c" lock will disengage.axle shaftand wheel could then move outboard of quarter panel and allow vehicle to dropdown onto rear suspension.(correct by inspecting and replacing axle wherenecessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V164000
Reported to NHTSA: July 5, 1972
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: July 7, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected: 526,000
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Axle assembly

Recall 72V164000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (1971-1972): 1972, 1971

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