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NHTSA recall 90V164000

Power Train · General Motors, LLC

September 6, 1990report date
63,964units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from the from the floor shift control with loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.

Why it matters: 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.

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All model years NHTSA lists

1990 Buick Reatta, 1990 Buick Riviera, 1990 Cadillac Eldorado, 1990 Cadillac Seville, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 90V164000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.