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2003 Oldsmobile Aurora

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on certain cadillac deville and seville passenger vehicles, funeral coaches, and limousines equipped with a v8 (4.6l) engine, oldsmobile aurora passenger vehicles equipped with a v8 (4.0l ) engine, and pontiac bonneville ssei passenger vehicles equipped with a supercharged v6 (3.8l) engine, the fuel tank pressure sensors are unusually susceptible to malfunctions. if the sensor malfunctions, excessive vacuum can be applied during self-diagnostic testing.

Corrective Action

fuel system components can be damaged and fuel can leak from the vehicle when it is refueled. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel tank pressure sensor. owner notification began on october 17, 2003. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

2003 Oldsmobile Aurora

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.

Corrective Action

pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. owner notification began august 15, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

2002 Oldsmobile Aurora

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on certain cadillac deville and seville passenger vehicles, funeral coaches, and limousines equipped with a v8 (4.6l) engine, oldsmobile aurora passenger vehicles equipped with a v8 (4.0l ) engine, and pontiac bonneville ssei passenger vehicles equipped with a supercharged v6 (3.8l) engine, the fuel tank pressure sensors are unusually susceptible to malfunctions. if the sensor malfunctions, excessive vacuum can be applied during self-diagnostic testing.

Corrective Action

fuel system components can be damaged and fuel can leak from the vehicle when it is refueled. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel tank pressure sensor. owner notification began on october 17, 2003. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

2002 Oldsmobile Aurora

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.

Corrective Action

pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. owner notification began august 15, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

2001 Oldsmobile Aurora

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.

Corrective Action

when the rear brake proportioning, antilock brake, traction control, or stability control feature is activated in some driving situations, the feature may not perform as designed.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the abs hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.

1999 Oldsmobile Aurora

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the brake booster to pedal assembly attachment nuts may be loose.

Corrective Action

if these nuts are loose, the brake pedal may be low, the assembly may be loose, the brakes may not release, and if the nuts back completely off, braking may be lost. also fume and water intrusion to the passenger compartment can occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace any missing brake booster to brake pedal assembly nuts and tighten all four (4) nuts to specified torque.

1999 Oldsmobile Aurora

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles may have been built with incorrect front brake rotor, brake caliper assembly, brake pads, and caliper mounting bracket on either the left or right side of the vehicle.

Corrective Action

a vehicle with this condition can pull to one side during a braking maneuver. in addition, vehicle stopping distance could be increased.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect for correct brake parts and replace any incorrect rotors, caliper assemblies, brake pads, and caliper mounting brackets.

1997 Oldsmobile Aurora

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack. additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may crack. cracking of the fuel rail or return line tubing can result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail. dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line. the recall began on june 2, 2004, for 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora vehicles. owners of 1995 cadillacs and 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora were sent letters on august 6, 2004. additional letters to owners will be forthcoming. owners should contact oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

1996 Oldsmobile Aurora

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 Aurora

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack. additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may crack. cracking of the fuel rail or return line tubing can result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail. dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line. the recall began on june 2, 2004, for 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora vehicles. owners of 1995 cadillacs and 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora were sent letters on august 6, 2004. additional letters to owners will be forthcoming. owners should contact oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

1995 Oldsmobile Aurora

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack. additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may crack. cracking of the fuel rail or return line tubing can result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail. dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line. the recall began on june 2, 2004, for 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora vehicles. owners of 1995 cadillacs and 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora were sent letters on august 6, 2004. additional letters to owners will be forthcoming. owners should contact oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

1995 Oldsmobile Aurora

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Webbing

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the rear shoulder belt(s) do not retract. a retainer could separate from a rear seat shoulder belt retractor which results in the retractor return spring becoming disengaged.

Corrective Action

in a crash, an occupant may receive more severe injuries if there is excessive slack in the shoulder belt.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect both rear shoulder belt retractors for correct function and install a spring cover retaining strap to each retractor. if a retractor does not function correctly, it will be replaced.