Recall 71V101000: GMC 5000, GMC 5500, GMC 6000 and 2 more

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Vehicle recall filed Jun 11, 1971 22,206 units

Summary

The problem.

Gmc campaign no 65-c-2.series 5000, 5500, 6000 and 6500 truc ks and series5000 school buses equipped with 401 or 478 gasol ine engines.school bus.possibility that 14" flanged-type f lywheel and clutch assembly has intergralflange as part of fl ywheel.could create safety hazard when rotating speedsare a pproximately double the governed engine speed.improper drivi ngtechniques or driver error, such as misshifting transmissio n when downshiftingalso can cause this condition.(correct b y installing new flywheel and clutchassembly.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V101000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Report received: June 11, 1971
Owners notified: June 9, 1971
Units affected: 22,206
Initiated by: the manufacturer

Affected vehicles

GMC 5000: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965
GMC 5500: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965
GMC 6000: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965
GMC 6500: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965
GMC S5000: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965

Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.