1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. 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.

• 03V527000Dec 11, 2003750,283 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Rack and pinion
  Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1996–1997, Buick Regal 1996–1998, Chevrolet Lumina 1997–1998 +5 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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…

  Remedy: 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…

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• 00V171000Jul 3, 2000268,146 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal
  Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1995–1996, Buick Regal 1995

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: If the consumer is too close to an inflating air bag, serious injuries could occur.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the inflators on these air bags.

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