1984 Oldsmobile 88 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1984 Oldsmobile 88. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 89V102000Jun 16, 19891,755,897 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Oldsmobile 88 1984–1985, Cutlass 1984–1988, Buick Lesabre 1984–1988 +15 more

  Reported issue: A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).

  Possible consequence: Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

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• 84V027000Mar 12, 1984139 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
  Covers: Oldsmobile 88 1984

  Reported issue: Vehicles were assembled with an incorrect brake pedal bracket which causes the brake pedal to be located in a position lower than normal.

  Remedy: Brake pedal bracket will be replaced at no charge.

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• 83V118000Nov 15, 198368 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control › Linkages
  Covers: Oldsmobile 88 1984

  Reported issue: The throttle may jam and may not return to the closed position. This problem is due to the omission, during assembly, of a nut on the cruise control rod which limits travel in the throttle mechanism.

  Remedy: Vehicles will have the missing nut added to the cruise control rod without charge.

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