Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)Recall 88V-037 · 1988 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 88V-037 covers 430 1988 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan for a automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) problem, reported to NHTSA on March 23, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V037000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
A CLIP ON THE SHIFTER MECHANISM INSIDE THE CONSOLE MAY BECOME DISLODGED PREVENTING INDICATION OF THE CORRECT GEAR SELECTION UNDER CONDITIONS OF DARKNESS.
The risk
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.
The fix
THE CLIP WILL BE REPLACED TO PRECLUDE THE CONDITION FROM OCCURING.
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION/SHIFT LEVER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1987 to November 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.