1987 Oldsmobile 88 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1987 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.

• 88V080000May 16, 198835,057 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
  Covers: Oldsmobile 88 1987, Pontiac Bonneville 1987, Oldsmobile 98 1987 +1 more

  Reported issue: Excessive accelerator cable friction may restrict the cables free movement between the accelerator pedal and the throttle body.

  Possible consequence: This could prevent throttle from returning to closed(idle) position when accelerator pedal is released; thus, engine speed wouldnot decrease, and loss of accelerator control could result in an accident.

  Remedy: Replace accelerator cable.

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• 87V135000Sep 1, 1987479,715 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
  Covers: Oldsmobile 88 1987, Pontiac Bonneville 1987, Buick Lesabre 1987 +2 more

  Reported issue: An in line fusible link may melt down and cause a fire.

  Possible consequence: The in line fusible link located in the area of theplastic windshield washer bottle bracket may, under a high resistance load,melt down and ignite the washer bottle bracket resulting in an enginecompartment fire.

  Remedy: The windshield washer bottle bracket will be replaced.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE89171BRAKE FAILUREClosed · Sep 26, 1989

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