Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeRecall 69V-030 · Chevrolet vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 69V-030 covers 2,570,914 Chevrolet vehicles for a exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe problem, reported to NHTSA on February 28, 1969.
Source: NHTSA recall 69V030000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
EXHAUST EMISSIONS (CARBON MONOXIDE) MAY ENTER THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE EXHAUST PIPE IS SUBSTANTIALLY OUT THE DESIGN POSITION, DETERIORATED FROM USE, OR WHEN AN OPENING IN THE BODY DEVELOPS NEAR THE EXHAUST OUTLET AND, AT THE SAME TIME, A NEGATIVE AIR PRESSURE OCCURS IN THE VEHICLE INTERIOR.
The risk
UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MAY EXPERIENCECARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
The fix
RESEAL NEARBY BODY JOINTS AND REPLACE THE DRAW PLUG IN THE BODY WHICH WAS USED TO REMOVE SURPLUS BONDERIZING SOLUTION DURING MANUFACTURE.
SYSTEM: EXHAUST.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.