Vehicle recall 67V118000 · December 7, 1967

1968 Chevrolet Corvair

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Possibility that the lock striker on the front compartment may not besufficiently retained to the striker support to maintain positive compartment lid closure.it is possible that the torque stress on the striker support clinch nuts is excessive and may cause one or both of the nuts to dislodge from the support.this could result in a loss of positive striker retention and thelid could open while the car is in operation.(install new retainer bolts and nuts in the striker assembly).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 67V118000
Reported to NHTSA: December 7, 1967
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: November 30, 1967
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,046
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure › Body › Hood

Recall 67V118000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Chevrolet Corvair (1968): 1968

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