Recalls for 1999 Oldsmobile 88

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Posted on: 1999-04-29
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 4t65e automatic transmissions.  These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no.  102, transmission shift lever sequence.  A retaining clip, which secures the manual valve to the linkage of the transmission detent lever, can become loose under a combination of possible driver shifting maneuvers and allow the link to become disconnected from the manual valve.

Consequence
If the link disconnects, the driver's indicated prndl state may differ from the hydraulic state of the transmission.  If the driver selects 'drive' and the transmission is actually in 'reverse', a vehicle crash could occur.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the manual valve/link assembly with a replacement manual valve/link kit, featuring a spring-type fastener.

Notes
Owner notification began may 25, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Posted on: 2004-03-01
Description
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks.  A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line.  If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire.  

Consequence
The backfire can rupture the intake manifold.  The rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms.  The recall will be conducted in phased mailings.  Phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004.  Owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.  

Notes
Gm recall no.  03054b.see campaign 03v-473 for additional units.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).