Vehicle recall 72V224000 · September 11, 1972
Cadillac Brougham, Calais and 1 more model
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Cadillac campaign no 72-C-2.POSSIBILITY that left rear axle shaft may be afraction too long.if shaft is too long, could create interference atdifferential cross shaft.such interference creates excessive axial loads onrear wheel bearing, resulting in premature bearing wear.(correct byinspecting and replacing axle where necessary.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 72V224000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 11, 1972
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- September 15, 1972
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 37,500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Cadillac Brougham (1972): 1972
- Cadillac Calais (1972): 1972
- Cadillac Deville (1972): 1972
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