Vehicle recall 72V298000 · December 5, 1972

1973 Pontiac Safari

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

Notes: General motors campaign no 73-C-03.(C-49 rear window defroster option).possibility that rear window defogger was incorrectly wired.incorrect wiringwas wired directly to fuse block in such a way that use of defoggerconcurrently with directional signals, back-up lights or rear power windowcould result in blowing 20 amp fuse.(correct by inspecting and re-wiringproperly where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V298000
Reported to NHTSA: December 5, 1972
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: December 5, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected: 144
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Rear window

Recall 72V298000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Pontiac Safari (1973): 1973

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