OLDSMOBILE 98 1968: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 68V050000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| OLDSMOBILE | 98 | 1968 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1968-05-16 | 1968-05-20 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1967-10-01 - 1968-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11461
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
POSSIBILITY THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL ADJUSTING STUD NUT AT THE BELL CRANK END OFTHE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE WAS IMPROPERLY TORQUED.LOW TORQUE COULD CAUSE NUT TO WORK OFF.IF THIS HAPPENS, THE ADJUSTING STUD COULD COME OUT OF ITS SLOT AND HOLD THE THROTTLE PARTIALLY OPEN, MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL.'CORRECT BY INSTALLING SPECIAL TORQUED NUT AND ADJUSTING LINKAGE AS NECESSARY.'
