Wheel Bolts problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora

Two problems related to wheel bolts have been reported for the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Wheel Bolts problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2002

While driving down the hghway at 65mph right front wheel came off. Consumer narrowly avoided an accident, getting vehicle off the road.

2 Wheel Bolts problem

When the car had approximately 2000 miles and 12000 miles,I took it to the dealership because of a rattling noise in the front of the car. They reported that one lug: nut was sheared off and another two were loose. This was their findings for both service calls. They had no explanation other than possible vandalism. I am certain that this would not be the case as the car is in a gargage at night and parked in a secure area during the day. I suspect a serious defect and feel this could be a life threatning.




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