NHTSA Recall 68V003000 |
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| Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Vehicles: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle
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NHTSA Campaign ID number : 68V003000
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
CHEVROLET / CHEVELLE 1968
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: JAN 11, 1968
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 68V003000
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NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 382
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
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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.)