Vehicle speed controlRecall 68V-050 · Oldsmobile vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 68V-050 covers 11,461 Oldsmobile vehicles for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on May 20, 1968.
Source: NHTSA recall 68V050000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL ADJUSTING STUD NUT AT THE BELL CRANK END OFTHE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE WAS IMPROPERLY TORQUED.LOW TORQUE COULD CAUSE NUT TO WORK OFF.IF THIS HAPPENS, THE ADJUSTING STUD COULD COME OUT OF ITS SLOT AND HOLD THE THROTTLE PARTIALLY OPEN, MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING SPECIAL TORQUED NUT AND ADJUSTING LINKAGE AS NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.