Vehicle recall 72V242000 · October 2, 1972
Chevrolet CE60, GMC CE6500 and 1 more model
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- General motors campaign no Chevrolet 72-C-11 GMC 72-C-8.TRUCKS.POSSIBILITYTHAT rear axle u-bolt anchor plates were manufactured with incorrect mountingradius.anchor plate within correct radius at point where it mounts to bottomof axle housing is subject to breakage.broken anchor plate could result inseparation of rear axle from chassis, thereby affecting vehicle control.(correct by inspecting and installing correct anchor plate.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 72V242000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 2, 1972
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- September 28, 1972
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 65
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet CE60 (1972): 1972
- GMC CE6500 (1972): 1972
- GMC CM6500 (1972): 1972
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