Recall 87V-168: 1987 Buick Estate, 1987 Buick Regal and 8 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Oct 26, 1987, covering about 11,936 vehicles.
The problem
Manual valve link in the transmission may have been improperly formed.
The risk
The valve link could separate resulting in a gearselection different from what the driver selects. Also, car could be startedwith transmission in gear allowing vehicle to move in an unanticipateddirection.
The fix
Replace the manual valve detent lever link.
Notes
System: transmissionvehicle description: passenger cars and wagons with 200 4r transmissions.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Column Shift |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 87V168000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Buick Estate | 1987 | All years |
| Buick Regal | 1987 | All years |
| Cadillac Fleetwood | 1987 | All years |
| Chevrolet Caprice | 1987 | All years |
| Chevrolet El Camino | 1987 | All years |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1987 | All years |
| GMC Caballero | 1987 | All years |
| Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 1987 | All years |
| Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1987 | All years |
| Pontiac Parisienne | 1987 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 87V-168?
Manual valve link in the transmission may have been improperly formed.
How is recall 87V-168 fixed?
Replace the manual valve detent lever link.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.