Listed by NHTSA for this model year
2Possible recalls
2
Recalls
Nov 5, 1978
Most recent

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

UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, INCLUDING EXTENDED SEVERE BRAKING, THE WHEEL BEARING AREA MAY ENCOUNTER TEMPERATURES THAT CAN CAUSE THE GREASE TO MIGRATE OUT OF THE BEARING AREA. THIS WILL REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF LUBRICATION AVAILABLE TO THE BEARINGS AND RESULT IN FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILURE AND SPINDLE DAMAGE.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED PARTS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE.

78V242000 · 130,965 units in campaign · NHTSA

Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer

75V129000 · 98,631 units in campaign · NHTSA

Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer

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