Vehicle recall 72V304000 · December 11, 1972

1973 Chevrolet Camaro

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

Notes: General motor campaign no 73-C-04.POSSIBILITY that parking brake pawl wasimproperly heat-treated.if condition exists, "soft" pawl causes pawl to bendor break, which would affect hold ability of parking brake.(correct byinspecting and replacing pawl where necessary).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V304000
Reported to NHTSA: December 11, 1972
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: December 9, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,083
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical

Recall 72V304000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Chevrolet Camaro (1973): 1973

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