NHTSA Recall 73V250000: Suspension: upper arm
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 782,111 vehicles. It affects 25 models including the Buick Century.
| NHTSA campaign | 73V250000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › UPPER ARM |
| Report received | December 27, 1973 |
| Owner notification | January 9, 1974 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Not provided.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
Not provided.
Notes
Chevrolet campaign no 74-c-09.pontiac 74-c-2.buick 74-c-2.oldsmobile74-c-3.sprint 74-c-4.possibility that the front upper control arm innerbushing retainer nuts may loosen and come off during normal operatingconditions.should this occur, the loose control arm may move forward andcontact the upper control arm mounting bracket on the frame which restricts anyfurther forward movement.if this vehicle is operated in this condition it ispossible for the control arm cross shaft to break.(correct by inspecting andinstalling new bushing retainers where necessary.)
Vehicles covered by recall 73V250000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Century | 1974 |
| Buick Electra | 1974 |
| Buick Estate | 1974 |
| Buick Lesabre | 1974 |
| Buick Regal | 1974 |
| Buick Riviera | 1974 |
| Chevrolet Belair | 1974 |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 1974 |
| Chevrolet Caprice | 1974 |
| Chevrolet Caprice Estate | 1974 |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1974 |
| Chevrolet El Camino | 1974 |
| Chevrolet Impala | 1974 |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1974 |
| GMC Sprint | 1974 |
| Oldsmobile 88 | 1974 |
| Oldsmobile 98 | 1974 |
| Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1974 |
| Pontiac Bonneville | 1974 |
| Pontiac Catalina | 1974 |
| Pontiac Firebird | 1974 |
| Pontiac Grand Prix | 1974 |
| Pontiac Grand Safari | 1974 |
| Pontiac Grand Ville | 1974 |
| Pontiac Lemans | 1974 |
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.