How many recalls does the 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight have?

The 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has 2 known safety recalls. None are classified as critical.

Are Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight recalls free to fix?

Yes, all manufacturer safety recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized Oldsmobile dealers. Contact your local dealer with your VIN to schedule service.

How do I check if my specific 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is affected?

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the Cardog app or contact an authorized Oldsmobile dealer. They can verify if your specific vehicle is affected by any recalls.

1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight

Safety Recalls & Notices

We found 2 safety recalls for the 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. Recalls are sourced from both NHTSA (US) and Transport Canada databases. Contact your authorized Oldsmobile dealer to schedule free repairs.

Total

safety notices

Units

4,516

vehicles affected

Recent

Jun 22, 1978

last notice date

Summary

VEHICLES WITH AIR CONDITIONING AND/OR H.D. COOLING. ENGINE FAN MAY EXPERIENCE A RESONANCE CONDITION THAT WILL EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FATIGUE FAILURE. IF FAILURE OCCURS WITH THE HOOD OPEN AND ENGINE RUNNING, FRAGMENTS COULD INJURE PERSONS IN THE VICINITY.

Campaign ID:1978045

Units Affected:4,437

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Summary

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7 1/2" RING GEAR REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES (CODE P). THE REAR AXLE MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THESE BOLTS MAY BREAK ALLOWING THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Campaign ID:1977125

Units Affected:79

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