| Make : OLDSMOBILE | Model : INTRIGUE | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19980401 - 19980831 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V241000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19981019 | Date Received by ODI: 19981005 | Date Added to Database: 19981007 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2732 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
IF A COOLANT LEAK WERE TO OCCUR, AND LEAKING COOLANT CONTACTED THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD RESULT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEATER HOSE CLIP. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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