1991 OLDSMOBILE 98 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
91V167000 on 09/24/1991
Component:
Parking brake:conventional:mechanical
Manufactured:
03/31/1991 - 04/30/1991
Affected:
20,765
Defect:
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.
Correction:
Replace parking brake lever assembly.
Notes:
System: brakes; fmvss 105.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Campaign:
91V198000 on 11/19/1991
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission
Manufactured:
11/30/1990 - 06/30/1991
Affected:
6,866
Defect:
The console mounted shift lever may disengage from the shift control cable bracket causing loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
Install two transaxle shift control cable retaining clips.
Notes:
System: transmission shift lever.vehicle description: passenger vehicles with automatic transmissions.

1991 OLDSMOBILE 98 TSBs (9)

Bulletin:
436302
Component:
072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
faint buzzing noise from front of dash area. *tw
Bulletin:
577106
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
cold start rattle noise. *tw
Bulletin:
577106A
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Cold start rattle noise. *tw
Bulletin:
577106A
Component:
105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
Summary:
Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
Bulletin:
731608
Component:
135100 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:interior
Summary:
Excessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror. *tw
Bulletin:
971101631041
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
Bulletin:
98833005
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the vehicle
Bulletin:
831704
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow. *yc
Bulletin:
832006
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Some customers may comment that there is corrosion ( rust ) appearing on the left and /or right rocker panel(s). *yc

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