Vehicle recall 72V290000 · November 24, 1972
Chevrolet Nova, Oldsmobile Omega and 1 more model
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Possibility that left front upper control arm attaching nut was improperlytorqued.condition could result in nut becoming loose allowing bolt to workand eventually break, causing loss of steering control.(correct by inspectingand torquing properly where necessary.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 72V290000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 24, 1972
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 330
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper arm
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Nova (1973): 1973
- Oldsmobile Omega (1973): 1973
- Pontiac Ventura (1973): 1973
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