Defect Description For Recall
A Backfire During Engine Starting Can Cause Breakage Of The Upper Intake Manifold.
Make Of Vehicle
OLDSMOBILE
Model Of Vehicle
98
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