The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 engine. Some of these vehicles were built without a heater hose clip which could allow the hose to sag and contact the oxygen sensor resulting in a coolant leak.
The risk
If a coolant leak were to occur, and leaking coolant contacted the hot exhaust manifold, an engine compartment fire could result.
The fix
Dealers will install a heater hose clip.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-241 (98V241000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings |
| Report date | October 5, 1998 |
| Owners notified | October 19, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 2,732 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the engine & cooling
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-241 repair free?
Yes. Oldsmobile dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install a heater hose clip.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 2,732 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.