'86 Oldsmobile Cutlass Recalls
| Recall Date: |
JUN 16, 1989 |
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Model Affected: |
CUTLASS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1755897
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 16, 1989
Model Affected:
1986 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
Summary:
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).
Consequence:
SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
Potential Units Affected:
1755897
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
JUL 14, 1986 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Model Affected: |
CUTLASS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
2223
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUL 14, 1986
Model Affected:
1986 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
Summary:
LEFT HANDED DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR PLATE MAY BE UPSIDE DOWN IN LOCK PILLAR SO THAT THE UNTHREADED SLOT OF THE PLATE ALIGNED WITH THE HOLE IN THE LOCK PILLAR. THIS RESULTED IN THE ANCHOR BOLT BEING DRIVEN INTO THE SLOT INSTEAD OF THE THREADED HOLE OF THE ANCHOR PLATE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN A VEHICLE CRASH, BELT ANCHOR BOLT MAY PULL LOOSE FROM ANCHOR PLATE, THUS FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES, AND INCREASES LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO OCCUPANT.
Consequence:
Remedy:
INSTALL A BOLT ANCHOR PLATE REINFORCEMENT AND NEW BOLT, AS NECESSARY.
Potential Units Affected:
2223
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
MAY 13, 1986 |
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK |
| Model Affected: |
CUTLASS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
197
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 13, 1986
Model Affected:
1986 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
Summary:
AN INCORRECTLY INDEXED WIRING HARNESS MAY CAUSE THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS OR PARKING LAMPS ARE ON. FMVSS 108 LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT REQUIRES THAT THIS STOP LAMP BE LIGHTED ONLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. ALSO, THE OPERA LAMPS MAY COME ON WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP PROVIDES ADDITIONAL WARNING THAT THE VEHICLE IS SLOWING OR STOPPING. IF THIS LAMP MALFUNCTIONS, IT MAY CONTRIBUTE TO A REAR END ACCIDENT.
Consequence:
Remedy:
CORRECTLY INDEX WIRING HARNESS TERMINALS.
Potential Units Affected:
197
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.