Oldsmobile 88 (1996) – 96V116000

Defect Description For Recall

A Backfire During Engine Starting Can Cause Breakage Of The Upper Intake Manifold.

Make Of Vehicle

OLDSMOBILE

Model Of Vehicle

88

Year

1996

Recall Campaign Number

96V116000

Component Description

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel InjeCTIon System

Effect Of Defect

This Condition Can Cause A No-Start Condition And Possibly An Engine Compartment Fire.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Update The Powertrain Control Module Programming. Until The Campaign Repair Is Made, The Vehicle Hood Should Be Shut Whenever Starting The Vehicle To Reduce The Chance Of Personal Injury.

Vehicle Manufacturer

General Motors Corp.

Start Of Manufacture

19950701

End Of Manufacture

19960501

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

275811

Date Owners Notified

19960708

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

General Motors, Llc

Date Report Received

19960701

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard