1990 Oldsmobile 98
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 Oldsmobile 98. Newest first.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Inflator component separation allows hot combustion gasesto escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.
Owner complaints
17 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Latches/locks/linkages · Structure › Frame and members
Trunk lid opened by itself when parked. *Tr
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
The frame underneath the vehicle unexpectedly sheared off while driving,. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Had the vehicle towed home. Consumer will contact the dealer the next day. *ak
- Steering › Column
Was driving 55mph steering wheel caught on fire. Managed to pull off road, and put out flames. Had vehicle towed to dealership to locate cause of fire. Mechanic was still working on vehicle.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling
While driving, vehicle lost power steering, the battery and alternator went bad. this cause the vehicle to be inoperative. The dealership indicated that the harmoic balancer located in the engine had went out. please provide more details. Ts
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The lock on the drivers seat belt became unlatched and would not lock, this prevents the driver from wearing the seatbelt, the consumer contacted the dealer who stated that replacing the seatbelt was not possible because the component had been discontinued. nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Original ABS pump motor failed on 10/10/99. this motor was replaced with a gm original equipment part. this replacement pump failed in less than 30 days and was suspected as being a faulty pump and was again replaced with another gm origial part. on 07/12/99 this replacement pump failed. all three failures resulted in loss of braking capability. *ak
- Structure › Body
Please let me know what to do with this problem of clear coat, I want to know if I redo it or IS it still under warranty
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed.
- Electrical system › Ignition · Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control · Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Vehicle stalling due to failure of the ignition module/coil and idler air valve.
- Electrical system › Horn
Horn would intermittently sound off while driving. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and was informed that the problem could not be repaired. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
The brake fluid IS leaking from the master cylinder assembly. Owner has added a half of container of brake fluid every (2) weeks for the past (5) years. The dealer was not able to correct the problem. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Technical service bulletin, possible malfunction of ABS block and modulator pressure valve. nonvisual block of wood appears to lay under brake pedal during application. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control
Put the car into gear and the car just accelerated twice for no reason. Please describe. tt
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden accelerations, causing loss of control/two accidents/injuries. *skd
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Transmission failure. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
Drivers side headrest IS not properly angled for protection in event of an accident. Please describe details. tt
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering wheel IS smoking and making a strange noise. tt
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