NHTSA Recall 73V198000: Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on October 3, 1973, covering an estimated 123,600 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Chevrolet K10.

123,600

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

1973

owners notified (October 12)

NHTSA campaign	73V198000
Component	STEERING › GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Report received	October 3, 1973
Owner notification	October 12, 1973
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

Not provided.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Not provided.

Notes

General motors campaign no 73-c-16.four wheel drive with power steering.possibility that the steering gear attaching bolts may loosen, especially underhigh steering loads encountered in off-road operations.if this conditionoccurs, looseness in the steering gear or erratic steering will be noticableand if ignored, loss of steering control could result.(correct by inspectingand retorquing where necessary).

Vehicles covered by recall 73V198000

Make and model	Model years
Chevrolet K10	1973
Chevrolet K20	1973
GMC K1500	1973
GMC K2500	1973

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.