Pontiac Tempest 1968
Model Tempest made in 1968 by Pontiac got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, steering and 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 - 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.) | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 69V046000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 12164 | 04/07/1969 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/14/1969 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Possibility that if driver puts full weight on steering wheel when getting inand out of vehicle it could, over a period of time, break away one or more ofthe three steering wheel spokes from the hub.if these spokes break and pullloose from retaining interlock ring it would result in loss of steeringcontrol.(correct by replacing steering wheel with an improved model.) | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 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.) | |||||||||||||||