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NHTSA Recall 68V085000: Vehicle speed control

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 310,290 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Buick Skylark.

310,290
vehicles potentially affected
10
models affected
1968
owners notified (September 9)
NHTSA campaign68V085000
ComponentVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Report receivedSeptember 17, 1968
Owner notificationSeptember 9, 1968
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Not provided.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Not provided.

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.)

Vehicles covered by recall 68V085000

Make and modelModel years
Buick Skylark1968
Buick Special1968
Chevrolet Camaro1968
Chevrolet Chevelle1968
Chevrolet Chevrolet1968
Chevrolet Chevy II1968
Chevrolet El Camino1968
Oldsmobile F851968
Pontiac Firebird1968
Pontiac Tempest1968

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.