Vehicle recall 91V167000 · September 23, 1991
Oldsmobile 88, Oldsmobile 98 and 3 more models
When applied, the parking brake lever assembly may release one or more teeth, reducing the cable load to the rear brakes.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- When applied, the parking brake lever assembly may release one or more teeth, reducing the cable load to the rear brakes.
- Consequence
- Depending on the extent of the lever release and roadlevel. The parking brake may not hold the vehicle, allowing it to roll, whichcould result in an accident. Vehicle does not comply with FMVSS 105.
- Remedy
- Replace parking brake lever assembly.
- Notes
- System: brakes; FMVSS 105.VEHICLE description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 91V167000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 23, 1991
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- October 8, 1991
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20,765
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick LeSabre (1992): 1992
- Buick Park Avenue (1991): 1991
- Oldsmobile 88 (1991): 1991
- Oldsmobile 98 (1991): 1991
- Pontiac Bonneville (1992): 1992
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