Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 67V-117 · 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 67V-117 covers 2,781 1968 Chevrolet Corvette for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 1967.
Source: NHTSA recall 67V117000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBLE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LOWER EDGE OF THE LEFT FRONT FENDER SKIRT AND THE FRONT BRAKE PIPE, JUST IN FRONT OF THE STEERING GEAR.THIS COULD ALLOW THE SKIRT TO CHAFE AGAINST THE BRAKE PIPE WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN WEAR THROUGH OF THE BRAKE PIPE AND LOSS OF FRONT WHEEL BRAKE SYSTEM.BECAUSE OF DUAL SYSTEM, REAR BRAKES WOULD STILL BE OPERATIVE.(REWORK THE FENDER SKIRT.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.