Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 84V-027 · 1984 Oldsmobile 88

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 84V-027 covers 139 1984 Oldsmobile 88 for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on March 12, 1984.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1391 model
ReportedMar 12, 1984Owners notified Mar 16, 1984
Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 84V027000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET WHICH CAUSES THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BE LOCATED IN A POSITION LOWER THAN NORMAL.

What to do

The fix

BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDROBOOST BRAKE SYSTEMS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD PREVENT FULL APPLICATION OF BRAKES IF A LOSSOF BRAKE FLUID OCCURRED IN EITHER HALF OF THE DUAL BRAKE SYSTEM, POSSIBLYRESULTING IN VEHICLE CRASH.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from November 1, 1983 to February 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.