Chevrolet Chevrolet 1968
Model Chevrolet made in 1968 by Chevrolet got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, parking brake and tires.
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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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 71V235000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 6682084 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/29/1971 | 06/12/1981 | |||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Unexpected loss of throttle control may cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine.vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light trucks and vans. | |||||||||||||||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 67V116000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 57 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/07/1967 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||||
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| Notes | Possibility that vehicle was incorrectly built with 3-speed transmission parking brake cable compon- ents.a parking brake so equipped will function normally, but causes the intermediate cable to chafe on the flanges of the transmission mount support.this chafing could result in separation of the cable, causing the parking brake to become inoperative.(inspect and install correct parking brake cable components as required.) | |||||||||||||||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | ||||||||||||||||
| 68V122000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 1345 | 11/15/1968 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/21/1968 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Possibility that tire sizes 8.45 x 15 and 8.85 x 15 (8-ply rated), white sidewall, may develop tread separation during sustained high speed operation with maximum vehicle loading.if separation occurs, acute vibration or thumping will alert vehicle operator long before loss of tire pressure is experienced.(correct by inspecting and replacing tires where necessary.) | |||||||||||||||
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| 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.) | |||||||||||||||