Oldsmobile · Canada · High
Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight, Cutlass +1 more: Engine
Affects Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight, Cutlass, Toronado · 1982 — about 360 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles equipped with 5.7 L diesel engines. Under certain conditions the governor weight retainer in the injection pump may fail and the throttle valve could stick preventing engine shut down. This could result in loss of vehicle control.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational