1998 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages Issues in the 1998 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS

2 visibilitywindshield wiperwasherlinkages complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages Complaints

#10206993 | October 26, 2007

1) THE FAILURE OCCURRED UNDER NORMAL USE OF WIPERS IN HEAVY RAIN. 2) DURING NORMAL USE, THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER ARM APPEARED TO BECOME DISLODGED AND BEGAN MOVING ERRATICALLY. AFTER INSPECTION OF THE WIPER ASSEMBLY IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PLASTIC HOUSING THAT HOLDS THE WIPER ARM TO THE WIPER MOTOR WAS CRACKED AND BROKEN AWAY FROM THE LINKAGE TO THE WIPER MOTOR. THE CONSEQUENCES OF THIS FAILURE IS THAT NEITHER WIPER ARM OPERATES AND THIS CAUSES HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS BY REDUCING VISIBILITY DURING RAIN OR FROST. 3) AFTER RESEARCHING THIS APPARENT DEFECT IN THE MANUFACTURERS ORIGINAL PART, I DISCOVERED AN OPEN RECALL IS ALREADY IN EFFECT FOR THIS PARTICULAR YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID# 01V068000). THE DESCRIPTION UNDER THIS RECALL IS IDENTICAL TO THE PROBLEM I ENCOUNTERED AND IS FOR THE SAME VEHICLE. I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, GM-OLDSMOBILE, AND THE OPEN RECALL WAS VERIFIED, BUT I WAS...

#10130080 | July 26, 2005

RECALL CAMPAIGN#01V068000 WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE BREAKAGE WILL NOT COVER MY BREAKAGE BECAUSE I AM IN A SOUTHERN STATE, MY VIN IS NOT ON THEIR RACALL LIST.

Other 1998 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Problem Areas

Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 18 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 13 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 7 complaints Steering 7 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 7 complaints Suspensionfront 7 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 6 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Suspension 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 5 complaints Electrical System 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 4 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 4 complaints Tires 4 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 3 complaints Air Bags 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Unknown Or Other 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint

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