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NHTSA Recall 74V202000: Idler and attachment (steering)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 270,400 vehicles. It affects 1973–1974 Cadillac Cadillac.

270,400
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
1974
owners notified (November 6)
NHTSA campaign74V202000
ComponentSTEERING › LINKAGES › ARM › IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Report receivedOctober 31, 1974
Owner notificationNovember 6, 1974
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Not provided.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Not provided.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 74V202000

Make and modelModel years
Cadillac Cadillac1973, 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.