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Safety recall · 68V009000

Service brakes: disc Pontiac recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on February 13, 1968. It covers about 50 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
68V009000
Reported
Feb 13, 1968
Vehicles
50
Area
Brakes

Contacts

Possibility reinforced brake pedal support bracket which also assists in supporting the power brake unit on these vehicles was not included in a dealer's parts kit for converting manual disc brakes to power disc brakes. The brackets used with manual disc brakes could crack or break if a power assist unit is attached in the field. A broken or cracked bracket could cause leaks in hydraulic brake attaching lines and possibly result in a loss of braking action. (Cor-ect by installing new reinforce- ment brake support brackets.)

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 Pontiac dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 68V009000.
  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 Pontiac GTO11A
1968 Pontiac Lemans01A
1968 Pontiac Tempest03D

Questions

Is the 68V009000 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 68V009000?

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 68V009000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on February 13, 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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