Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 68V-003 · 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 68V-003 covers 382 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on January 12, 1968.
Source: NHTSA recall 68V003000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER DISC BRAKE OPTION MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE BRAKE PUSH ROD TO CLEVIS JAM LOCKNUT MISSING.THIS COULD CAUSE THREAD WEAR BETWEEN THE CLEVIS AND THE PUSH ROD AND IN EXTREME CASE COULD ALLOW THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BOTTOM ON THE FLOOR PAN BEFORE BRAKES ARE FULLY APPLIED.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING A JAM LOCK NUT.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.