1998 OLDSMOBILE Achieva

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

3 Recalls for 1998 OLDSMOBILE Achieva

Recall Date Component Summary
2007-03-12 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O’RING AND RETAINER.

Remedy:

DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

2007-02-26 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CERTAIN DELPHI AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMP MODULES / MODULE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLIES (MRA) THAT WERE SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE MRAS VENT AND FUEL RETURN TUBES WERE REVERSED. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE NOT RUNNING CORRECTLY (IDLE ROUGH AND/OR STALL) DUE TO AN OVERLY RICH FUEL BLEND OR THE VEHICLE’S EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CARBON CANISTER MAY LEAK FUEL.

Remedy:

DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE MRAS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 1-877-335-7443.

2004-01-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE “START” POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND SOMETIMES PRODUCES ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT INTERNAL SWITCH PARTS.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY KIT IN THESE VEHICLES TO PREVENT HIGH CURRENT FROM FLOWING THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND CHECK THAT YOUR CAR WILL START WITH A PROPERLY CHARGED BATTERY AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN ON MARCH 1, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CHECK THEIR VEHICLE ONLINE BY GOING TO WWW.MYGMLINK.COM AND ENTERING THE VEHICLE’S IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.

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1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1998 OLDSMOBILE Achieva

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Date Component  
2011-05-12 computer controls

41 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1998 OLDSMOBILE Achieva

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Date Component  
2000-06-28 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
ODI Number: 864374
2016-04-04 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10853272
2015-02-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10682349
2011-02-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10383063
2010-09-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10353295
2009-06-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10273090
2007-11-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ODI Number: 10208675
2005-09-09 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 10136060
2005-05-02 EQUIPMENT
ODI Number: 10119367
2004-10-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10096814
2004-04-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10071651
2004-04-26 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10071606
2004-04-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10072102
2004-04-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 10071452
2004-01-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 10054651
2003-11-12 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ODI Number: 10046780
2003-09-25 STEERING:COLUMN
ODI Number: 10039516
2003-08-11 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10032541
2003-05-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | INTERIOR LIGHTING | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | SERVIC
ODI Number: 10019488
2003-03-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10014618
2003-04-10 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10015612
2002-04-09 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 8007168
2002-03-12 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 8005436
2002-01-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 8002519
2001-06-29 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 891714
2001-05-15 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
ODI Number: 888250
2001-06-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 890061
2000-08-07 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 867012
2000-04-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 861112
2000-06-28 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
ODI Number: 864374
2000-04-18 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 860526
2000-03-27 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 859254
1999-06-14 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 837994
2002-04-03 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 760192
2001-07-12 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 748354
2001-07-12 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 748351
2001-06-26 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 747419
2000-01-05 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 716902
1999-09-24 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 711987
1999-09-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 541607
1999-11-01 INTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 549300
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0 Investigations for 1998 OLDSMOBILE Achieva

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Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

44 Service Alerts for 1998 OLDSMOBILE Achieva

Date Description
2019-12-02 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-12-02 350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-11-22 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-11-22 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-09-05 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-09-20 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-09-20 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-09-20 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-09-20 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-05-31 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-05-31 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-05-31 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014-05-09 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-12-04 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-10-23 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-10-23 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2001-12-01 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER OR IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT. *SLC

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2004-02-23 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE START POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH AND SOMETIMES PRODUCES ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT INTERNAL SWITCH PARTS. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2003-08-01 010000 STEERING

REVISED STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR OR STEERING SHAFT LOWER BEARING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE AND STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR CENTERING PROCEDURE. *EH

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2004-01-01 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES – JUMPER HARNESS. *TT

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2004-04-15 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

VEHICLES MAY SET ANYONE OR A COMBINATION OF FRONT-WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CODES AS INTERMITTENT OR HARD FAILURES. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2004-05-12 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL IGNITION CIRCUIT THERMAL EVENTS. *MJ

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-02-22 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

100000 POWER TRAIN

4T40E OR 4T45E WILL NOT SHIFT NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1998-10-01 010000 STEERING

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A SQUEAK/ SQUAWK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *YC

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1998-10-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC

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2005-10-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2002-03-01 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0140. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2002-04-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2001-06-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING POLYMER SERVICE PISTONS. *TT

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2004-04-12 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

IGNITION CIRCUIT THERMAL EVENTS, THREE PHASE SAFETY RECALL 04002. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

ABS PUMP RUNNING WHEN NOT NEEDED. *NJ

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2004-01-01 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

ABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES – JUMPER HARNESS. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2002-12-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

REVISED PISTON PIN REMOVAL / INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TT

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1999-12-01 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2001-12-01 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON LEAKAGE OF A FEW DROPS OF COOLANT AFTER PARKING THEIR VEHICLE. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1998-04-01 220000 SEATS

SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO SEAT BELT ANCHOR SLEEVE. *YC

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2003-09-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1999-09-01 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

SUBJECT ON ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. *MJS

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1998-06-01 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

CONDITIONS REGARDING WEAK OR DISCHARGED BATTERY, SLOW STARTING, GEN OR MIL LAMP ON, VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS. *YC

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1997-11-01 220000 SEATS

COMMENTS THAT THE SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR SLEEVE. *YC

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2016-08-26 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR

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2001-05-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 1996 THROUGH 2000 TOYOTA C

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2000-04-01 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR

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