The 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette has two recalls, the more serious involving the front passenger airbag, which can deploy with an abnormal pressure spike that raises the risk of injury to an unbelted occupant sitting close to the bag.
The other recall is a compliance issue: the aluminum wheels are not marked with the required regulatory labels, but this does not affect how the wheels perform.
At a glance
What can fail
Some aluminum wheels lack required markings: a "T" mark and "DOT" designation as specified by safety standards.
What the fix does
No corrective action needed; this marking omission does not affect vehicle safety.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Some passenger air bags lack a check pin, which could cause abnormal pressure during deployment—too high initially, then too low. This may increase injury risk for unrestrained occupants nearby and reduce protection for restrained front passengers.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the passenger air bag and replace it if the check pin is missing.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
