1990 Buick Reatta, Buick Riviera and others recall: floor shift
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on September 6, 1990. It covers about 63,964 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 63,964
- reported
- Sep 6, 1990
- owners notified
- Oct 5, 1990
- related complaints
- 3
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
- What is wrong
- Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from the from the floor shift control with loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.
- Risk
- Driver would not be able to determine actual gearposition the transaxle is in, which could result in unexpected vehicle movementand an accident without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Install a transaxle shift control cable retaining clip to prevent cable disengagement.
Recall number 90V164000
Affected vehicles
- Buick Reatta 1990 1990
- Buick Riviera 1990 1990
- Cadillac Eldorado 1990 1990
- Cadillac Seville 1990 1990
- Oldsmobile Toronado 1990 1990
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about transmission problems.
1990 Buick Reatta1990 Buick Riviera1990 Cadillac Eldorado1990 Cadillac Seville1990 Oldsmobile Toronado
Questions about recall 90V164000
Is there a recall on the 1990 Buick Reatta, Buick Riviera and others floor shift?
Yes. Recall 90V164000, reported on September 6, 1990, covers about 63,964 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 90V164000?
Install a transaxle shift control cable retaining clip to prevent cable disengagement.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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