1991 Oldsmobile 98 and Pontiac Bonneville recall: automatic transmission
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on November 14, 1991. It covers about 6,866 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 6,866
- reported
- Nov 14, 1991
- owners notified
- Nov 22, 1991
- related complaints
- 6
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- The console mounted shift lever may disengage from the shift control cable bracket causing loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.
- Risk
- The driver can place the gear shifter in the parkposition without setting the parking brake and the transaxle may not actually bein park, resulting in unexpected vehicle movement if the vehicle is stopped on agrade. Also, the driver can place the gear selector in drive or reverse withoutturning the engine off and the transaxle may not be in the position indicated,causing the vehicle to move in the opposite direction. Both conditions canresult in a vehicle accident without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Install two transaxle shift control cable retaining clips.
Recall number 91V198000
Affected vehicles
- Oldsmobile 98 1991 1991
- Pontiac Bonneville 1991 1991
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 91V198000
Is there a recall on the 1991 Oldsmobile 98 and Pontiac Bonneville automatic transmission?
Yes. Recall 91V198000, reported on November 14, 1991, covers about 6,866 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 91V198000?
Install two transaxle shift control cable retaining clips.
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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