Vehicle recall 74V202000 · October 31, 1974

1973-1974 Cadillac Cadillac

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

Notes: Cadillac campaign no 75-L-1.EXCEPT eldorado.possibility due to lack oflubricant in the steering idler arm assembly, together with exposure to roadsalt, may result in a corroding and binding condition which could allow theidler attachment to break away from the frame.if this occurs, it willadversely affect steering control.(correct by inspecting and installinglubricating fitting to insure lubricant to the assembly).all except eldoradodomstart 1972 aug domend 1973 jul.all except eldorado domstart 1973 DOMEND1973 sep.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 74V202000
Reported to NHTSA: October 31, 1974
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: November 6, 1974
Vehicles potentially affected: 270,400
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and attachment

Recall 74V202000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Cadillac Cadillac (1973-1974): 1974, 1973

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