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1996 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft Controller

Consequence of Defect

these vehicles were assembled with a malfunction alarm, lighting and locking (mall) module that can contain a damaged capacitor. if the capacitor is damaged, the "key in the ignition" warning chime and the driver seat belt unbuckled warning chime and indicator lamp may not work. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection" and fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." in addition, other chime reminder functions, interior lighting controls, and power door locking features are also affected.

Corrective Action

consequence of non-compliance; the driver may not be aware that the key was left in the ignition or that the safety belt was not buckled.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the mall module.

1996 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

Consequence of Defect

a backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.

Corrective Action

this condition can cause a no-start condition and possibly an engine compartment fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will update the powertrain control module programming. until the campaign repair is made, the vehicle hood should be shut whenever starting the vehicle to reduce the chance of personal injury.

1995 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

these vehicles were assembled with lighting control modules which can experience excessive current leakage due to damaged surface mounting capacitors. this can cause loss of head lamps and parking lamps.

Corrective Action

sudden loss of headlamps can cause reduced driver visibility which can result in a vehicle accident. also, the head lamps cannot be turned off, or they may turn on while the vehicle is parked, resulting in loss of battery charge and inability to restart the car.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the headlamp module.

1995 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

a spring in the head lamp portion of the head park lamp switch can fail preventing latching of the head lamp portion of the switch in the "on" position.

Corrective Action

the head lamps would not stay illuminated resulting in reduced driver visibility.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect head/park lamp switch build date codes and replace switches with suspect date codes.

1994 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

a spring in the head lamp portion of the head park lamp switch can fail preventing latching of the head lamp portion of the switch in the "on" position.

Corrective Action

the head lamps would not stay illuminated resulting in reduced driver visibility.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect head/park lamp switch build date codes and replace switches with suspect date codes.

1993 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. the transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads.

Corrective Action

vehicle fires can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.

1992 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. the transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads.

Corrective Action

vehicle fires can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.

1991 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

the console mounted shift lever may disengage from the shift control cable bracket causing loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.

Corrective Action

the driver can place the gear shifter in the parkposition without setting the parking brake and the transaxle may not actually bein park, resulting in unexpected vehicle movement if the vehicle is stopped on agrade. also, the driver can place the gear selector in drive or reverse withoutturning the engine off and the transaxle may not be in the position indicated,causing the vehicle to move in the opposite direction. both conditions canresult in a vehicle accident without prior warning.

Recall Notes

install two transaxle shift control cable retaining clips.

1991 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical

Consequence of Defect

when applied, the parking brake lever assembly may release one or more teeth, reducing the cable load to the rear brakes.

Corrective Action

depending on the extent of the lever release and roadlevel. the parking brake may not hold the vehicle, allowing it to roll, whichcould result in an accident. vehicle does not comply with fmvss 105.

Recall Notes

replace parking brake lever assembly.

1990 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

Corrective Action

this condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

1990 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag.

Corrective Action

inflator component separation allows hot combustion gasesto escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants.

Recall Notes

replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.

1989 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

Corrective Action

this condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

1988 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

Corrective Action

this condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

1987 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

Corrective Action

this condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

1987 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

the anti lock brake system (abs) pressure/warning switch may exhibit brake fluid seepage which eventually can lead to loss of the brake system hydraulic pump motor. additionally, the hydraulic pump motor and abs electrical relays may have been exposed to water contamination during vehicle assembly. this condition can cause loss of the hydraulic pump motor and/or loss of the abs function.

Corrective Action

loss of the hydraulic pump motor would result in a totalloss of rear brakes as well as power assist to the front brakes. the red brakewarning light would illuminate and stay on. if this warning is not heeded, aloss of rear brakes at a time when minimum stopping distance is required couldresult in a vehicle crash. an inoperative abs electrical relay could causeloss of the abs function, but normal power assisted braking would be retained.the amber anti lock warning light would illuminate and stay on.

Recall Notes

the abs and hydraulic pump motor electrical relays and 30 amp fuses will be replaced. in addition, the hydraulic pump motor assembly and pressure/warning switch will be inspected and, if required, replaced.

1987 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

an in line fusible link may melt down and cause a fire.

Corrective Action

the in line fusible link located in the area of theplastic windshield washer bottle bracket may, under a high resistance load,melt down and ignite the washer bottle bracket resulting in an enginecompartment fire.

Recall Notes

the windshield washer bottle bracket will be replaced.

1987 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

Consequence of Defect

excessive accelerator cable friction may restrict the cables free movement between the accelerator pedal and the throttle body.

Corrective Action

this could prevent throttle from returning to closed(idle) position when accelerator pedal is released; thus, engine speed wouldnot decrease, and loss of accelerator control could result in an accident.

Recall Notes

replace accelerator cable.

1986 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

Consequence of Defect

there may not be enough clearance between the power steering pump return hose and the engine exhaust manifold. consequence of defect: hose could overheat, resulting in a hole and fluid leak, and a possible engine compartment fire without prior warning.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace and correctly route hose, as necessary.

1986 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

Corrective Action

this condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

1986 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

the anti lock brake system (abs) pressure/warning switch may exhibit brake fluid seepage which eventually can lead to loss of the brake system hydraulic pump motor. additionally, the hydraulic pump motor and abs electrical relays may have been exposed to water contamination during vehicle assembly. this condition can cause loss of the hydraulic pump motor and/or loss of the abs function.

Corrective Action

loss of the hydraulic pump motor would result in a totalloss of rear brakes as well as power assist to the front brakes. the red brakewarning light would illuminate and stay on. if this warning is not heeded, aloss of rear brakes at a time when minimum stopping distance is required couldresult in a vehicle crash. an inoperative abs electrical relay could causeloss of the abs function, but normal power assisted braking would be retained.the amber anti lock warning light would illuminate and stay on.

Recall Notes

the abs and hydraulic pump motor electrical relays and 30 amp fuses will be replaced. in addition, the hydraulic pump motor assembly and pressure/warning switch will be inspected and, if required, replaced.

1985 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

omission of the certification labels as required by federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110 "tire selection and rims".

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install required certification labels.

1984 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

a small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).

Corrective Action

servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

1982 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

Consequence of Defect

under certain vehicle operating conditions, the governor weight retainer in the injection pump may fail. the throttle valve could stick, preventing return to idle and shut down of the engine by the driver.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the governor weight assembly in the injection pump at no cost to owner.

1980 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

the heads may break off the front outboard seat belt anchor bolts during normal vehicle operation even under no load conditions. this is due to the combination of bolts used, high installation torque and arrangement of the body anchorage.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace all original equipment front outboard seat belt anchor bolts on the affected vehicles at no cost to owner.

1980 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

the tire placard (label) does not contain the recommended tire size information. therefore, it does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims".

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install a new label with correct information at no cost to owner.

1979 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses". these vehicles were manufactured with gasoline fuel hoses in place of the vacuum hose between the intake manifold and carbon canister in the power brake vacuum line. should this hose rupture, it would result in a loss of power assist to the brake system. this would increase the distance required to stop the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will replace the incorrect hose with the correct vacuum hose.

1979 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

the heads may break off the front outboard seat belt anchor bolts during normal vehicle operation even under no load conditions. this is due to the combination of bolts used, high installation torque and arrangement of the body anchorage.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace all original equipment front outboard seat belt anchor bolts on the affected vehicles at no cost to owner.

1979 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Consequence of Defect

a gasket was mistakenly placed between the brake master cylinder and the power boost which prevented the two parts from fitting together properly. damage may have resulted to the mounting ears of the master cylinder and the hydro-boost. this condition could lead to brake failure.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will install a new brake master cylinder and hydro-boost unit, free of charge, on all affected vehicles.

1977 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1977 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1975 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1975 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1974 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1972 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Structure: Frame And Members:Underbody Shields

Consequence of Defect

the possibility exists that driving on unpaved road surfaces, particularly roads which are heavily graveled and which are extremely wavy or filled with chuckholes, at speeds which cause the car to pitch excessively, the front crossmember may scoop up loose stones or gravel and could be thrown into the engine compartment. it is possible for one of these stones to lodge between the steering coupling and the frame and cause increased steering effort or interference with steering control of the car when steering wheel is turned to the left.

Corrective Action

increased steering effort or interference with steeringcontrol may lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Recall Notes

inspect and install shield on affected vehicles.

1972 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1972 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Steering:Linkages

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1971 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Structure: Frame And Members:Underbody Shields

Consequence of Defect

the possibility exists that driving on unpaved road surfaces, particularly roads which are heavily graveled and which are extremely wavy or filled with chuckholes, at speeds which cause the car to pitch excessively, the front crossmember may scoop up loose stones or gravel and could be thrown into the engine compartment. it is possible for one of these stones to lodge between the steering coupling and the frame and cause increased steering effort or interference with steering control of the car when steering wheel is turned to the left.

Corrective Action

increased steering effort or interference with steeringcontrol may lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Recall Notes

inspect and install shield on affected vehicles.

1968 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1968 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Tires:Tread/Belt

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1968 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1967 Oldsmobile 98

Component

Steering:Linkages

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes