Newest first. Many cover only part of a model year, so check your VIN with NHTSA or Oldsmobile before booking a repair.
NHTSA · listed for this model year
THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS MAY CONTAIN A FLAW IN THE METAL. THIS FLAW COULD ALLOW THE SHAFT TO BREAK AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE.
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFTS, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.
78V138000 · 265,068 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
76V132000 · 55,564 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Canadian records (Transport Canada) · 5
These are Transport Canada campaigns for 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass vehicles sold in Canada. A Canadian campaign may have no US counterpart, or one under a different number covering different vehicles. For a vehicle sold in the United States, go by the NHTSA listing above and NHTSA's VIN lookup.
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 260 C.I.D. ENGINES. VEHICLES MAY ACCUMULATE CARBON DEPOSITS IN THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) PARTS OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS CONDITION RESTRICTS EXHAUST GAS FLOW AND MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO EMIT EXHAUST GAS POLLUTANTS IN EXCESS OF LEVELS REQUIRED BY CANADA MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS.
1981086 · 4,722 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 231 CU. IN. V-6 ENGINES. THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE MAY HAVE A PLUGGED PASSAGE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO FAIL AN EMISSION INSPECTION TEST.
1981023 · 28,205 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 260 C.I.D. ENGINES. ENGINES MAY ACCUMULATE CARBON DEPOSITS IN THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) PORTS OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS CONDITION RESTRICTS EXHAUST GAS FLOW AND MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO EMIT EXHAUST GAS POLLUTANTS IN EXCESS OF LEVELS REQUIRED BY CANADA MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS.
1980113 · 4,722 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
CERTAIN REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES (8 1/2" RING GEAR - CODE 0) MAY HAVE METAL FLAWS THAT COULD ALLOW THE AXLE SHAFTS TO BREAK AND THE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
1978040 · 17,746 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AT THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
1976102 · 1,807 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass recall questions
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass model year. That counts campaigns naming this model year, not recalls on your vehicle: many cover only a VIN range or production window. Transport Canada lists 5 Canadian campaigns for the Canadian-market model, shown separately.
Enter your VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup or Oldsmobile's own, or call a Oldsmobile dealer with your VIN. Cardog uses your VIN only to find the model year; the recalls shown here are listed for that model year and are not matched to your VIN.
Not necessarily. Transport Canada campaigns cover vehicles sold in Canada. For a vehicle sold in the United States, go by the NHTSA listing and NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Safety recall repairs are normally done at no charge by an authorized Oldsmobile dealer. The manufacturer's notice for each campaign sets out the remedy and any conditions, so confirm with the dealer when you book.
Once Oldsmobile's lookup or a dealer confirms a recall applies, book the repair with an authorized Oldsmobile dealer and bring your VIN. If the manufacturer's notice says not to drive the vehicle or to park it outside, follow that instruction. Parts can take time, so book early.
Follow the manufacturer's notice for that recall. Most allow normal driving until the repair; some tell owners to stop driving or to park outside until it is fixed. Cardog does not grade recalls by severity: the manufacturer's notice and your dealer are the source.
Manufacturers must notify owners they have on record. If you bought the vehicle used or have moved, update your details with Oldsmobile so notices reach you, and check NHTSA's lookup from time to time.
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