Power train: gear position indication (prndl) Buick, Oldsmobile recall

Contacts

Buick campaign no 76-c-2. Oldsmobile campaign no 76-c-3. Equipped with 350and 375b automatic transmission. Possibility that the stop tang for inner gearselector link located in the transmission may be improperly located. As aresult, the gear positions indicated by the transmission selector may differfrom the actual gear position of the transmission. If this condition exists,the transmission may be in a forward or reverse gear when the indicator showsneutral position and a vehicle crash without warning could occur. (Correct byinspecting and replacing selector code range and inner selector levers asrequired. )

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 Buick, Oldsmobile dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 76V016000.
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.