How many recalls does the 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight have?

The 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has 1 recall on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight?

The most recent recall was issued on March 28, 1988 and relates to the powertrain system.

Is the 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 1 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

Transport CanadaCritical

March 28, 1988

POWERTRAIN

At a glance

What can fail

A clip on the shifter mechanism inside the console can come loose, preventing the gear display from showing the correct gear in low light. The loose clip can also jam the shifter mechanism, disabling gear detents so an accidental bump could shift into an unintended gear.

What the fix does

Dealers will replace the clip and transmission shift indicator slot.

34 vehicles affected

Transport Canada #1988046 — full official notice →

Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.

1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Recalls

1 Recall

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