Pontiac Gto 1968
Model Gto made in 1968 by Pontiac got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
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 - DISC | ||||||||||||||||
| 68V009000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 50 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/13/1968 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||||
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| Notes | Possibility reinforced brake pedal support bracket which also assists in supporting the power brake unit on these vehicles was not included in a dealer's parts kit for converting manual disc brakes to power disc brakes.the brackets used with manual disc brakes could crack or break if a power assist unit is attached in the field.a broken or cracked bracket could cause leaks in hydraulic brake attaching lines and possibly result in a loss of braking action.(cor-ect by installing new reinforce- ment brake support brackets.) | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 02/09/1997 | 10/01/1967 | ||
| Lower ball joint broke when backing out of driveway, causing right front end to fall on the ground. had vehicle repaired. dealer does not know why it broke. store is holding broken part, hoping to have an investigator look at it. *ak | |||