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Safety recall · 68V031000

Power train: automatic transmission Oldsmobile recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on April 10, 1968. It covers about 28,639 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
68V031000
Reported
Apr 10, 1968
Vehicles
28,639
Area
Transmission & drivetrain

Contacts

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.)

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Oldsmobile dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 68V031000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1968 Oldsmobile 8803C
1968 Oldsmobile 9803B

Questions

Is the 68V031000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 68V031000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 68V031000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on April 10, 1968. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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