1968 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE Recalls (4)

Campaign:
68V085000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Affected:
310,290
Notes:
Possibility that carburetor throttle lever may interfere with throttle retaining clip.if this occurs, can cause throttle lever to be held partially open,preventing its return to idle position. possible this will make vehicle difficult to stop.(correct where necessary with improved type throttle rodclip.)

Campaign:
68V003000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Affected:
382
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.)

Campaign:
68V004000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Affected:
64,913
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.)

Campaign:
68V038000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Affected:
355
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.)

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