Vehicle recall 72V206000 · August 23, 1972

1972 Cadillac Cadillac

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

Notes: Cadillac campaign no 72-C-1.SERIES 75.COMMERCIAL chassis only possibilitythat rear axle shaft was improperly heat-treated.this could cause axle shaftto break, allowing rear wheel to separate from vehicle.(correct by inspectingand replacing axle shaft where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V206000
Reported to NHTSA: August 23, 1972
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: August 25, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected: 4,191
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Axle assembly › Banjo housing

Recall 72V206000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Cadillac Cadillac (1972): 1972

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