Vehicle recall 68V004000 · January 12, 1968

1968 Chevrolet Chevelle

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

Notes: 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.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 68V004000
Reported to NHTSA: January 12, 1968
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: January 11, 1968
Vehicles potentially affected: 64,913
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 68V004000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Chevrolet Chevelle (1968): 1968

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