NHTSA recall 98V-113 (98V113000)
electrical system recall reported May 22, 1998 - about 3,217 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 98V113000
- Also written as
- 98V-113
- Reported
- May 22, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- ~3,217
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN CRACK AND CAUSE ELECTRICAL FAILURES.
Why it is dangerous
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING, HEATER BLOWER, HEADLAMPS, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TYPE IGNITION SWITCH.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-113 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.