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Safety recall · 68V004000

Service brakes: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings Chevrolet recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on January 12, 1968. It covers about 64,913 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
68V004000
Reported
Jan 12, 1968
Vehicles
64,913
Area
Brakes

Contacts

Possible insufficient clearance between the brake pipe and the engine oilpan and/or transmission oil cooler lines. Interference could cause brake line chafing and wear through lines. This would result in loss of front wheel braking action. (Correct by reforming brake pipe for adequate clearance.)

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 68V004000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle04F

Questions

Is the 68V004000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 68V004000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 68V004000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on January 12, 1968. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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