Vehicle recall 74V214000 · November 11, 1974
Chevrolet C6000, Chevrolet C6500 and 5 more models
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Chevrolet campaign no 74-C-18.TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY that the bolts attachingthe power steering cylinder anchor bracket to the frame rail may have beenassembled with fasteners which were not sufficiently tightened or which werethe wrong type.if the vehicle is operated with bolts in this condition, it ispossible for the attaching bolts to shear, detaching the cylinder from theframe rail.the detached cylinder could wedge between the drag links and frontspring causing steering lockup or possibly sever front brake hose causing lossof vehicle braking.(correct by inspecting and replacing anchor bracket bolts,washers and nuts.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 74V214000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 11, 1974
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- November 17, 1974
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 13,502
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet C6000 (1973-1974): 1974, 1973
- Chevrolet C6500 (1973-1974): 1974, 1973
- Chevrolet M6000 (1973-1974): 1974, 1973
- Chevrolet M6500 (1973-1974): 1974, 1973
- GMC CE6000 (1973): 1973
- GMC CE6500 (1973): 1973
- GMC ME6500 (1973): 1973
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