1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 04V110000Mar 4, 2004483,477 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Oldsmobile Aurora 1995–1997, Cadillac Deville 1995–1997, Seville 1995–1997 +1 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

  Remedy: 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…

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• 95V204000Oct 23, 199532,869 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition › Anti-theft › Control module
  Covers: Oldsmobile Aurora 1996, 98 1996, Buick Riviera 1996 +4 more

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the mall module.

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NHTSA investigations

• SQ96012Rear compartment lid rod separationOpen · Jun 25, 1996

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