1972 CADILLAC DEVILLE Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 73V226000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Steering:linkages:arm:idler and attachment
Manufactured:: 08/31/1970 - 06/30/1972
Affected:: 388,877
Notes:: Commercial chassis except el dorados.possibility due to lack of lubricant inthe steering linkage idler assembly combined with exposure to road splashcontaining deicing salts and close shaft to bushing clearance may result in acorroding and binding condition.if this occurs, it could allow the idlerattachment to break away from the frame and impair steering control.(correctby inspecting and install grease fitting andnew idler arm support wherenecessary).
Campaign:: 72V224000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Power train:axle assembly
Manufactured:: 04/30/1972 - 06/30/1972
Affected:: 37,500
Notes:: Cadillac campaign no 72-c-2.possibility that left rear axle shaft may be afraction too long.if shaft is too long, could create interference atdifferential cross shaft.such interference creates excessive axial loads onrear wheel bearing, resulting in premature bearing wear.(correct byinspecting and replacing axle where necessary.)