1991 Oldsmobile 98 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1991 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.

• 91V198000Nov 14, 19916,866 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission
  Covers: Oldsmobile 98 1991, Pontiac Bonneville 1991

  Reported issue: The console mounted shift lever may disengage from the shift control cable bracket causing loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.

  Possible consequence: The driver can place the gear shifter in the parkposition without setting the parking brake and the transaxle may not actually bein park, resulting in unexpected vehicle movement if the vehicle is stopped on agrade. Also, the driver can place the gear selector in drive or reverse withoutturning the engine off and the…

  Remedy: Install two transaxle shift control cable retaining clips.

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• 91V167000Sep 23, 199120,765 vehicles potentially affected
  Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical
  Covers: Oldsmobile 98 1991, Buick Lesabre 1992, Pontiac Bonneville 1992 +2 more

  Reported issue: When applied, the parking brake lever assembly may release one or more teeth, reducing the cable load to the rear brakes.

  Possible consequence: Depending on the extent of the lever release and roadlevel. The parking brake may not hold the vehicle, allowing it to roll, whichcould result in an accident. Vehicle does not comply with fmvss 105.

  Remedy: Replace parking brake lever assembly.

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