NHTSA recall 98V-271 (98V271000)
structure recall reported October 27, 1998 - about 1,457 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 98V271000
- Also written as
- 98V-271
- Reported
- October 27, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,457
- Component
- structure
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HOOD LINER CAN SAG AND INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE LINKAGE.
Why it is dangerous
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE HIGH ENGINE IDLE SPEED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE HOOD LINER.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-271 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.