Recalls for 1987 Oldsmobile 88

DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Posted on: 1988-05-18
Description
Excessive accelerator cable friction may restrict the cables free movement between the accelerator pedal and the throttle body.

Consequence
This could prevent throttle from returning to closed(idle) position when accelerator pedal is released; thus, engine speed wouldnot decrease, and loss of accelerator control could result in an accident.

Corrective Action
Replace accelerator cable.

Notes
System: accelerator cable.vehicle description: passenger cars.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Posted on: 1987-09-03
Description
An in line fusible link may melt down and cause a fire.

Consequence
The in line fusible link located in the area of theplastic windshield washer bottle bracket may, under a high resistance load,melt down and ignite the washer bottle bracket resulting in an enginecompartment fire.

Corrective Action
The windshield washer bottle bracket will be replaced.

Notes
System: electrical/in line fusible link.vehicle description: passenger cars