Vehicle recall 68V003000 · January 12, 1968

1968 Chevrolet Chevelle

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

Notes: 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.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 68V003000
Reported to NHTSA: January 12, 1968
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: January 11, 1968
Vehicles potentially affected: 382
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages

Recall 68V003000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Chevrolet Chevelle (1968): 1968

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