Vehicle recall 68V009000 · February 13, 1968
Pontiac GTO, Lemans and 1 more model
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- 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.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 68V009000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 13, 1968
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 50
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Pontiac GTO (1968): 1968
- Pontiac Lemans (1968): 1968
- Pontiac Tempest (1968): 1968
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