How many recalls does the 1996 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA have?

The 1996 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA has 1 recall on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 1996 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA?

The most recent recall was issued on November 7, 1996 and relates to the seats and restraints system.

Is the 1996 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 1 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

1996 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA Recalls Canada & USA

Transport CanadaHigh Risk

November 7, 1996

1996 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVATransport Canada Recall #1996177

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS

Defect

DURING DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG, THE AIR BAG FABRIC MAY SNAG ON A REINFORCEMENT INSIDE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, CAUSING THE EXPANDING BAG TO LIFT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THEN DEPLOY UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD INSTEAD OF THROUGH THE DOOR IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE REINFORCEMENT MAY ALSO FRACTURE. IN A CRASH, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER COULD RECEIVE MORE SEVERE INJURIES IF HE OR SHE CONTACTS A BROKEN REINFORCEMENT OR IF THE SNAGGING AFFECTS THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE BAG.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PADS AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A PLASTIC EDGE PROTECTOR TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD REINFORCEMENT. ON CERTAIN EARLY PRODUCTION VEHICLES, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD WILL BE REPLACED.

2,248 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 96066

1996 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA Recalls — Canada & USA

1 Recall

Defect

Safety Risk

Remedy

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