general problems of the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Five problems related to air bag have been reported for the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2000

Consumer received notice for recall 00v171000, and has been informed for eleven (11) months that part was unavailable. Consumer stated that other vehicles have been repaired under this recall. However, when he arrived for a scheduled appointment part was no longer available. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2000

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/21/1997

No deployment of air bag during collision.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/01/1997

Handicapped consumer sits two inches from steering wheel, therefore needs airbag disconnected.

5 Air Bag problem

Consumer received recall 00v171000 concerning inadvertent air bag deployment. Contacted dealer, who emphasized that there were no parts available to remedy problem. Please give any further details.


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