Vehicle recall 68V038000 · April 19, 1968
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Possibility that the cruise master accelerator chain, which controls the carburetor throttle opening, could catch on the secondary throttle shaft.if this occurs, the throttle will not return the engine to low speed operation andthe vehicle may be difficult to control.(correct by inspection and making necessary correction to accelerator chain.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 68V038000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 19, 1968
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- April 18, 1968
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 355
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Chevelle (1968): 1968
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