Recalls for 1971 Chevrolet Vega

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Chevrolet campaign no 72-c-09.possibility that rear axle shaft may haveinsufficient thrust button length.could permit excessive end play and allowaxle shaft to move inboard to point that c lock will disengage.axle shaftand wheel could then move outboard of quarter panel and allow vehicle to dropdown onto rear suspension.(correct by inspecting and replacing axle wherenecessary.)

DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Chevrolet campaign no 72-c-07.possibility that vehicles equipped withstandard engine and monojet (single-barrel)carburetor may experience breakageof idle stop solenoid bracket.should bracket break, there is possibility thatidle solenoid and clamp portion of brakcet maydrop and lodge in area that cancause throttle to be held in partially open position.(correct by installingadditional newbracket.)