NHTSA Recall 67V130000: Idler and attachment (steering)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 479,470 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Pontiac Bonneville.
479,470
vehicles potentially affected
5
models affected
1967
owners notified (December 28)
| NHTSA campaign | 67V130000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › ARM › IDLER AND ATTACHMENT |
| Report received | December 28, 1967 |
| Owner notification | December 28, 1967 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Not provided.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
Not provided.
Notes
Possibility that, after extended mileage, the idler arm assembly could separate during vehicle operation and result in a severe pull to the right as brakes are applied at low to moderate speed.(inspect and re- place idler arm assembly as required.)
Vehicles covered by recall 67V130000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Pontiac Bonneville | 1966 |
| Pontiac Catalina | 1966 |
| Pontiac Grand Prix | 1966 |
| Pontiac Pontiac | 1965 |
| Pontiac Star Chief | 1966 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.