1995 OLDSMOBILE 98 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
94V138000 on 08/16/1994
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights:switch
Manufactured:
05/31/1994 - 05/31/1994
Affected:
1,487
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.
Consequence:
The head lamps would not stay illuminated resulting in reduced driver visibility.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect head/park lamp switch build date codes and replace switches with suspect date codes.
Notes:
System: lighting, switch, button; ring; headlights.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact oldsmobile service center at 1-800-442-6537. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
94V190000 on 10/17/1994
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Manufactured:
05/31/1994 - 06/30/1994
Affected:
1,997
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the headlamp module.
Notes:
System: lighting; head lights.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with twilight sentinel lights.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1995 OLDSMOBILE 98 TSBs (39)

Bulletin:
488104
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
headlamps will not turn off on vehicles with twilight sentinel daytime running lamps. *tw
Bulletin:
476006
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
popping/fluttering/ticking/spark knock noise while driving up medium grades or accelerating from a stop. *tw
Bulletin:
438322
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
inadvertent low fuel warning chime. *tw
Bulletin:
438325
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
defroster grill warpage. *tw
Bulletin:
577106
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
cold start rattle noise. *tw
Bulletin:
CMP/95C11O1
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
general motors has determined that certain 1995 oldsmobile 88 and 98 model vehicles equipped with a 3800 series ii engine (pro l36), may have a deceleration stall under certain specific conditions. this could result in loss of power steer
Bulletin:
576113
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
576104
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
576105
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
coolant leak near belt tensioner assembly 9replace o-rings on heater coolant bypass inlet pipe assembly). *sd
Bulletin:
476006A
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
popping/fluttering/ticking/spark knock/clunking noise while driving up medium grades or accelerating from a stop (replace exhaust seal or right exhaust manifold).*sd
Bulletin:
9573T4001
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
Bulletin:
535014
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
abs adn traction off indicator lamps come on. *sd
Bulletin:
577106A
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Cold start rattle noise. *tw
Bulletin:
677164
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Intermittent neutral or loss of drive at highway speeds or from fourth gear (replace control valve body assembly). *tw
Bulletin:
577106A
Component:
105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
Summary:
Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
Bulletin:
731608
Component:
135100 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:interior
Summary:
Excessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror. *tw
Bulletin:
536506A
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Driveline vibration over 37 mph (replace prom). *tw
Bulletin:
970501735019
Component:
033000 service brakes, hydraulic:power assist
Summary:
When brakes are depressed force or engine load may affect and cause various noises. *yc
Bulletin:
970501776515
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Information based on engine idle surge, or mil (malfunction indicator lamp) illuminated with dtc (diagnostic trouble code) p0131, p0171 or 44 set. *yc
Bulletin:
971101631041
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
Bulletin:
9709016116A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Comments of an engine oil leak that appears to originate toward the driver's side of the vehicle; rear of engine. *yc
Bulletin:
9709013202B
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning. *yc
Bulletin:
97080177715F
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Experience a transaxle gear whine noise on coast down or light acceleration. *yc
Bulletin:
738153
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Some owners may comment that the battery is low or dead. *yc
Bulletin:
98777155A
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Experiencing a transaxle gear whine noise on coast down or light acceleration between 20 and 40 mph. *yc
Bulletin:
98838313
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the cupholder does not stay latched. *yc
Bulletin:
98833005
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the vehicle
Bulletin:
831704
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow. *yc
Bulletin:
832006
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Some customers may comment that there is corrosion ( rust ) appearing on the left and /or right rocker panel(s). *yc
Bulletin:
990730030
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt
Bulletin:
010601007
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Engine coolant consumption or coolant leak (inspect for material degradation/replace intake manifolds) *tt updated 11/02/07 *nj
Bulletin:
010601008
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt
Bulletin:
990730030A
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking
Bulletin:
010601007A
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Experiencing excessive engine coolant consumption, or an engine coolant leak near or under the throttle body area of the upper intake manifold. *tt
Bulletin:
010601008A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt
Bulletin:
040601017
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
New upper intake manifold and gasket kits. *tt
Bulletin:
040601021
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
New rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt
Bulletin:
050604058
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt
Bulletin:
17-NA-073
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.

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