Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 69V030000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1969-02-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 69V030000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
2,570,914
Reported to NHTSA
1969-02-28
Owners notified
1969-02-26

Defect description

EXHAUST EMISSIONS (CARBON MONOXIDE) MAY ENTER THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE EXHAUST PIPE IS SUBSTANTIALLY OUT THE DESIGN POSITION, DETERIORATED FROM USE, OR WHEN AN OPENING IN THE BODY DEVELOPS NEAR THE EXHAUST OUTLET AND, AT THE SAME TIME, A NEGATIVE AIR PRESSURE OCCURS IN THE VEHICLE INTERIOR.

Safety risk

UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MAY EXPERIENCECARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.

Manufacturer remedy

RESEAL NEARBY BODY JOINTS AND REPLACE THE DRAW PLUG IN THE BODY WHICH WAS USED TO REMOVE SURPLUS BONDERIZING SOLUTION DURING MANUFACTURE.

Notes

SYSTEM: EXHAUST.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

20 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Chevrolet Belair1969 1968 1967 1966 1965
Chevrolet Biscayne1969 1968 1967 1966 1965
Chevrolet Caprice1969 1968 1967 1966 1965
Chevrolet Impala1969 1968 1967 1966 1965

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.