Chevrolet Chevelle 1968
Model Chevelle made in 1968 by Chevrolet got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control.
Model 1968
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
68V004000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 64913 | 01/11/1968 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/12/1968 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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Notes | Possible insufficient clearance between the brake pipe and the engine oilpan and/or transmission oil cooler lines.interference could cause brake line chafing and wear through lines.this would result in loss of front wheel braking action.(correct by reforming brake pipe for adequate clearance.) | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
68V003000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 382 | 01/11/1968 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/12/1968 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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Notes | Vehicles equipped with power disc brake option may have been assembled with the brake push rod to clevis jam locknut missing.this could cause thread wear between the clevis and the push rod and in extreme case could allow the brake pedal to bottom on the floor pan before brakes are fully applied.(correct by installing a jam lock nut.) | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
68V038000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 355 | 04/18/1968 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/19/1968 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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Notes | Possibility that the cruise master accelerator chain, which controls the carburetor throttle opening, could catch on the secondary throttle shaft.if this occurs, the throttle will not return the engine to low speed operation andthe vehicle may be difficult to control.(correct by inspection and making necessary correction to accelerator chain.) | |||||||||||||||
68V085000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 310290 | 09/09/1968 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/17/1968 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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Notes | Possibility that carburetor throttle lever may interfere with throttle retaining clip.if this occurs, can cause throttle lever to be held partially open,preventing its return to idle position. possible this will make vehicle difficult to stop.(correct where necessary with improved type throttle rodclip.) |