NHTSA recall 98V-241 (98V241000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported October 5, 1998 - about 2,732 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V241000
Also written as: 98V-241
Reported: October 5, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~2,732
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITHOUT A HEATER HOSE CLIP WHICH COULD ALLOW THE HOSE TO SAG AND CONTACT THE OXYGEN SENSOR RESULTING IN A COOLANT LEAK.

Why it is dangerous

IF A COOLANT LEAK WERE TO OCCUR, AND LEAKING COOLANT CONTACTED THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD RESULT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEATER HOSE CLIP.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-241 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Oldsmobile Intrigue - 1999

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