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Recall campaign88V037000

Recall 88V037000: 1988 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan

Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
Report received
Mar 23, 1988
Manufacturer
General motors corp.
Potentially affected
430vehicles
Model years
1988

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

A clip on the shifter mechanism inside the console may become dislodged preventing indication of the correct gear selection under conditions of darkness.

Possible consequence

The clip could also bind part of the shifter mechanismin a way which would prevent gear detents from operating this could causeundesired gear position. This could cause vehicle crash without prior warning.

Remedy

The clip will be replaced to preclude the condition from occuring.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.