1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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 1997–1998, 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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• 01V068000Mar 8, 2001129,427 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
  Covers: Oldsmobile Cutlass 1997–1998, Chevrolet Malibu 1997–1998

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the "salt belt" states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and wyoming. If a buildup of snow…

  Possible consequence: Reduced visibility in inclement weather could lead to a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger side windshield wiper pivot housing. Owner notification began august 14, 2001. 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or oldsmobile…

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NHTSA investigations

• EA99030Oversensitive air bag deploymentClosed · Oct 29, 1999
• PE99037Inadvertent air bag deploymentsClosed · May 19, 1999

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