NHTSA Recall 68V031000

NHTSA Campaign Id 68V031000; Date: Apr. 10, 1968

Recalled Vehicles:

1968 Oldsmobile 88;  1968 Oldsmobile 98

Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 28,639

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

Possibility of misaligned transmission downshift switch actuating rod could cause the throttle to be held in a partially open position should the accelerator pedal be snapped to the floor abnormally hard to make a downshift. If the throttle is held partially open by this rod the vehicle may be difficult to control. (correct by inspection and realign rod if necessary. )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 4, 1968

Also see:

All recalls of Oldsmobile vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.