1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME Recalls (2)

Campaign:
00V171000 on 07/06/2000
Component:
Air bags:frontal
Manufactured:
04/30/1995 - 06/29/1996
Affected:
268,146
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. corrosion of the air bag inflator's internal wiring, which can occur over time, could cause the inadvertent deployment of the driver's air bag. this deployment could occur during vehicle start-up, while the vehicle is parked or idling, or while in operation.
Consequence:
If the consumer is too close to an inflating air bag, serious injuries could occur.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the inflators on these air bags.
Notes:
Owner notifcation began on december 29, 2000.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 gm customer assistance at 1-877-250-1790, buick at 1-800-521-7300, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
03V527000 on 12/17/2003
Component:
Steering:rack and pinion
Manufactured:
12/31/1995 - 06/29/1996
Affected:
750,283
Defect:
Certain passenger vehicles have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. these retainers could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape.
Consequence:
If this occurs, the pinion shaft can be forced upward during left turns and back down as the steering wheel is moved back and to the right. if the pinion shaft moves further, the driver will need to exert more effort to turn the steering wheel, similar to a vehicle without power assisted steering. if the pinion shaft moves even further, the driver will require much higher effort to turn left and may not be able to turn the wheel as much as intended. with the maximum pinion shaft movement, which requires internal gear component damage, the driver can encounter high resistance to turning left, followed by unintended power assist to the right. in any of these conditions, a crash could occur.
Correction:
Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. owner notification began on february 5, 2004. owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Notes:
Gm recall no. 03062.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1996 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME TSBs (26)

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:
736313
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Reduced engine performance, restricted fuel flow (clean fuel tank, replace in-line fuel filter and fuel pump strainer). *tw
Bulletin:
676305
Component:
183000 vehicle speed control:cables
Summary:
Difficult to depress accelerator pedal and/or accelerator cable separation (install accelerator cable and clip). *tw
Bulletin:
549001A
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Cln indicator appears on radio display and does not turn off (reset cln indicator with the eject button on tape). *tw
Bulletin:
970501736211
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Conditions containing engine overheating and/or loss of engine coolant. *yc
Bulletin:
970501736603
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Instructions and illustrations contained in exhaust moan service unit, p/n 10294800. *yc
Bulletin:
971101776304
Component:
073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Summary:
Subject pertaining to driveability symptoms due to fuel injector deposits. *yc
Bulletin:
9709013202B
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning. *yc
Bulletin:
970801676305
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Some vehicles experience difficulties to depress accelerator pedal and/or an accelerator cable separation. *yc
Bulletin:
970801735026
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc
Bulletin:
98776304A
Component:
073200 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
Summary:
Some vehicles may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *yc
Bulletin:
98576124A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Comments on a ticking type noise that begins shortly after cold engine start-up and gradually diminishes as the engine warms up. *yc
Bulletin:
990604005
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *tt
Bulletin:
99021
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Subject regarding spark plug wire failure. *tt
Bulletin:
99021
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Subject regarding spark plug wire failure. *tt
Bulletin:
990309004
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Customers may complain of grinding / scraping / groaning noise from rear suspension. *tt
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:
876522
Component:
330000 interior lighting
Summary:
A malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminating on the vehicle's instrument panel after a long deceleration with the transmission typically in the overdrive position. yd
Bulletin:
876002A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not re
Bulletin:
533307B
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit front suspension scrunch / popping type noise coming from the front of vehicle that is apparent during low speed turning maneuvers. *tt
Bulletin:
00155
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Campaign parts bulletin regarding inadvertent airbag deployment. *tt
Bulletin:
990604005A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *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:
010601002A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure. *tt

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