1986 Oldsmobile 88 Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1986 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.

• 86V122000Aug 28, 198638,309 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear
  Covers: Oldsmobile 88 1986

  Reported issue: The left and right rear lower control arm ball joint stud to knuckle attachment may have been inadequately tightened. Consequence of defect: this could allow the rear lower control arm ball joint stud to loosen at the knuckle attachment. A loose ball joint stud could eventually break and separate from the knuckle. Separation could cause a loss of vehicle control which could result in a vehicle crash without prior…

  Remedy: Replace and tighten both left and right rear lower control arm ball joint stud nuts.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE89171BRAKE FAILUREClosed · Sep 26, 1989

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