Vehicle recall 72V241000 · October 2, 1972

GMC C15, C25 and 4 more models

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

Notes: General motor campaign no 72-C-9.TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY that bumper may haveinsufficient weld length which may lead to complete separation of hitch platefrom bumper.if condition exists and safety chassis does not function, trailerseparation from tow vehicle will result.(correct by inspecting and replacingbumper.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V241000
Reported to NHTSA: October 2, 1972
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: September 28, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected: 260
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure › Body › Bumpers

Recall 72V241000 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.

GMC C15 (1972): 1972
GMC C25 (1972): 1972
GMC C35 (1972): 1972
GMC K15 (1972): 1972
GMC K25 (1972): 1972
GMC K35 (1972): 1972

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