Large Recall NHTSA · 71V235000 Reported December 29, 1971

Engine:mounts

General Motors, Llc · Engine And Engine Cooling · 6,682,084 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
71V235000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
6,682,084
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 29, 1971

Defect Summary

There is a possibility that a separated motor mount may allow the engine to lift, which may affect the throttle linkage, momentarily increasing throttle, possibly to full throttle.

Safety Consequence

Unexpected loss of throttle control may cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident.

Corrective Action

Inspect engine mounts and install restraints which will limit engine lift and eliminate possible secondary effects to the throttle linkage due to engine mount separation.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 71V235000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 71V235000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 71V235000?

NHTSA recall 71V235000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on December 29, 1971. It addresses: Engine:mounts. The recall affects approximately 6,682,084 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 71V235000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.