1987 Oldsmobile 98 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1987 Oldsmobile 98. 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 98 1987, 88 1987, Pontiac Bonneville 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 98 1987, 88 1987, Pontiac Bonneville 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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• 87V093000Jun 23, 19876,004 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
  Covers: Oldsmobile 98 1986–1987, Cadillac Deville 1986–1987, Pontiac 6000 1986–1987 +2 more

  Reported issue: The anti lock brake system (abs) pressure/warning switch may exhibit brake fluid seepage which eventually can lead to loss of the brake system hydraulic pump motor. Additionally, the hydraulic pump motor and abs electrical relays may have been exposed to water contamination during vehicle assembly. This condition can cause loss of the hydraulic pump motor and/or loss of the abs function.

  Possible consequence: Loss of the hydraulic pump motor would result in a totalloss of rear brakes as well as power assist to the front brakes. The red brakewarning light would illuminate and stay on. If this warning is not heeded, aloss of rear brakes at a time when minimum stopping distance is required couldresult in a vehicle crash. An…

  Remedy: The abs and hydraulic pump motor electrical relays and 30 amp fuses will be replaced. In addition, the hydraulic pump motor assembly and pressure/warning switch will be inspected and, if required, replaced.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA88010Throttle controlClosed · Nov 30, 1987

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