Vehicle recall 73V245000 · December 19, 1973
Buick Apollo, Chevrolet Nova and 2 more models
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- General motors campaign no Chevrolet 74-C-08.BUICK 74-C-1.POSSIBILITY thatthe rear spring "u" bolt which partially secures the rear chassis springs tothe rear axle assembly may have been broken during factory installation.ifthis condition exists it could result in failure of the anchor plate bracketwhich would allow the rear spring to drop away from the axle assembly.(correct by inspecting and installing new "u" bolt where necessary.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 73V245000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 19, 1973
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- December 12, 1973
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12,703
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Apollo (1974): 1974
- Chevrolet Nova (1974): 1974
- Oldsmobile Omega (1974): 1974
- Pontiac Ventura (1974): 1974
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