Recall
Oldsmobile Omega — 77V163000
NHTSA ID
77V163000
Make
Oldsmobile
Model
Omega
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1977-09-27
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Units Affected
31,979
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FLAW IN THE METAL. AS A RESULT, THE SHAFT MAY BREAK, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL ONE OR BOTH NEW REAR AXLE SHAFTS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.