Mechanical: linkage and cableRecall 88V-175 · Oldsmobile and Pontiac vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 88V-175 covers 3,857 Oldsmobile and Pontiac vehicles for a mechanical: linkage and cable problem, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V175000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE MAY BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER.
The risk
PARKING BRAKE CANNOT BE PROPERLY APPLIED AND VEHICLEWILL NOT MEET THE GRADE HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105.
The fix
INSTALL A RETAINER ON LEFT REAR CALIPER IF CABLE IS NOT ALREADY RETAINED WITH A COTTER PIN AND ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM.
SYSTEM: BRAKES/FMVSS 105.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 August 1, 1987 to June 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.