Vehicle recall 74V034000 · February 26, 1974
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
- Chevrolet campaign no 74-C-12.EQUIPPED with optional front disc brakes.possibility that the attaching bolts on the steering arm to caliper anchorbracket were insufficently torqued.this low torque could cause bolts tobreak.if the bolt breaks it couldcome out of its position and lodge in theright hand front brake rotor resulting in a sudden lock-up of the tire andwheel assembly.(correct by inspecting and retorquing bolts to specifiedtorque.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 74V034000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 26, 1974
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- February 22, 1974
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 260
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › 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 (1974): 1974
- Oldsmobile Omega (1974): 1974
- Pontiac Ventura (1974): 1974
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