1985 Oldsmobile 88 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1985 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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• 85V028000Mar 19, 1985112 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Oldsmobile 88 1985

  Reported issue: The tire placard label on the left front door may have been printed with an error which specifies a higher maximum loading than is allowed. Consequence of defect: excessive vehicle loading could cause a tire blowout and result in an accident.

  Remedy: New tire placard labels with correct information will be installed.

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