Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 68V-039 · Chevrolet vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 68V-039 covers 307 Chevrolet vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on April 19, 1968.
Source: NHTSA recall 68V039000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY FRONT BRAKE HOSES MAY BE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED TO THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS.IF HOSES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH IMPROPER CONNECTORS, BRAKELINE ROUTING COULD CAUSE FRONT BRAKE HOSE CHAFING.IF ASSEMBLED WITHOUT CONNECTORS, HOSES WILL PULL LOOSE FROM CYLINDERS IN A FULL RIGHT OR LEFT TURN.EITHER CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAK- ING ACTION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTION AND PROPERLY CONNECT HOSES WHERE REQUIRED.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.