Recall 90V-164
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1990 Buick Reatta and 4 other models: Power train (automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shift).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 90V-164
- Reported
- September 6, 1990
- Vehicles affected
- 63,964 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from the from the floor shift control with loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.
The risk
Driver would not be able to determine actual gearposition the transaxle is in, which could result in unexpected vehicle movementand an accident without prior warning.
The fix
Install a transaxle shift control cable retaining clip to prevent cable disengagement.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: transaxle; shift control cable.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Affected vehicles
- Buick Reatta 1990
- Buick Riviera 1990
- Cadillac Eldorado 1990
- Cadillac Seville 1990
- Oldsmobile Toronado 1990