Body: hoodRecall 67V-118 · 1968 Chevrolet Corvair
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 67V-118 covers 1,046 1968 Chevrolet Corvair for a body: hood problem, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 1967.
Source: NHTSA recall 67V118000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY THAT THE LOCK STRIKER ON THE FRONT COMPARTMENT MAY NOT BESUFFICIENTLY RETAINED TO THE STRIKER SUPPORT TO MAINTAIN POSITIVE COMPARTMENT LID CLOSURE.IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE TORQUE STRESS ON THE STRIKER SUPPORT CLINCH NUTS IS EXCESSIVE AND MAY CAUSE ONE OR BOTH OF THE NUTS TO DISLODGE FROM THE SUPPORT.THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF POSITIVE STRIKER RETENTION AND THELID COULD OPEN WHILE THE CAR IS IN OPERATION.(INSTALL NEW RETAINER BOLTS AND NUTS IN THE STRIKER ASSEMBLY).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.