Vehicle recall 68V031000 · April 10, 1968
Oldsmobile 88 and 98
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 68V031000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 10, 1968
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- April 4, 1968
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 28,639
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Oldsmobile 88 (1968): 1968
- Oldsmobile 98 (1968): 1968
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