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1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue recall: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on October 5, 1998. It covers about 2,732 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,732
reported
Oct 5, 1998
owners notified
Oct 19, 1998
related complaints
67

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

What is wrong
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.
Risk
If a coolant leak were to occur, and leaking coolant contacted the hot exhaust manifold, an engine compartment fire could result.
Remedy
Dealers will install a heater hose clip.

Recall number 98V241000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 67 complaints about engine problems.

1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Questions about recall 98V241000

Is there a recall on the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue hoses/lines/piping/fittings?

Yes. Recall 98V241000, reported on October 5, 1998, covers about 2,732 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V241000?

Dealers will install a heater hose clip.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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