Recall
Oldsmobile Cutlass — 78V138000
NHTSA ID
78V138000
Make
Oldsmobile
Model
Cutlass
Years Affected
1977
Recall Date
1978-06-13
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Units Affected
265,068
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS MAY CONTAIN A FLAW IN THE METAL. THIS FLAW COULD ALLOW THE SHAFT TO BREAK AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFTS, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.