Owner Letter

Dear Oldsmobile Owner:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

REASON FOR RECALL

General Motors, has decided that certain 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight, Ninety Eight and Aurora models fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 114, "Theft Protection" and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection". These vehicles may have been assembled with a multifunction alarm lighting and locking (MALL) module that may contain a damaged capacitor. If the capacitor is damaged the "Key In Ignition" warning chime and the "Driver's Seat Belt Unbuckled" warning chime and the indicator lamp may be inoperative. These functions are required by FMVSS 114 and 208. In addition, other chime reminder functions, interior lighting controls and power door locking functions are also affected.

WHAT WE WILL DO:

To correct these conditions and in order to comply with FMVSS 114 and 208, retailers will inspect and, if required, replace the MALL module. This service will be performed for you at no charge.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

Please contact your Oldsmobile retailer immediately to arrange a service date. You may want to consult with your Oldsmobile retail service facility to determine if the service can be performed while you wait. The time required to replace your MALL module is less than thirty (30) minutes. Instructions have been sent to your retailer. It is estimated that parts will be available to your retailer on November 20, 1995.

Your Oldsmobile retailer is best equipped to obtain parts and provide service to promptly corrected your vehicle. However, if you take your vehicle to your retailer on the agreed service date, and they do not remedy this condition then or within five (5) days, we suggest you call Oldsmobile Customer Assistance (1-800-442-6537). Deaf, hearing impaired, or speech impaired persons with telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD/TTY) may contact Oldsmobile Customer Assistance at 1-800-TDD-OLDS (1-800-833-6537). They will assist you and the retailer in getting your vehicle corrected.

After contacting your retailer and the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance, if you are still not satisfied that we have done our best to correct this condition without charge and within a reasonable time, you may write the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590 or call 1-800-424-9393 (Washington D.C. residents use 202-366-0123).

COURTESY TRANSPORTATION:

Should a delay in repairing your vehicle occur, to minimize your inconvenience, Oldsmobile retailers may offer various courtesy transportation options.

OWNER REPLY CARD:

The enclosed owner reply card identifies your vehicle. Presentation of this card to your retailer will assist in making the necessary correction in the shortest possible time. If you have sold or traded your vehicle, please let us know by completing the postage paid reply card and returning it to us.

We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we took this action for your safety and continued satisfaction with our products.