Vehicle recall 73V226000 · November 23, 1973

Cadillac Calais, Deville and 1 more model

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

Notes: Commercial chassis except el dorados.possibility due to lack of lubricant inthe steering linkage idler assembly combined with exposure to road splashcontaining deicing salts and close shaft to bushing clearance may result in acorroding and binding condition.if this occurs, it could allow the idlerattachment to break away from the frame and impair steering control.(correctby inspecting and install grease fitting andnew idler arm support wherenecessary).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 73V226000
Reported to NHTSA: November 23, 1973
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: December 10, 1973
Vehicles potentially affected: 388,877
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and attachment

Recall 73V226000 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.

Cadillac Calais (1971-1972): 1972, 1971
Cadillac Deville (1971-1972): 1972, 1971
Cadillac Fleetwood (1971-1972): 1972, 1971

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