'89 Oldsmobile Cutlass Recalls
| Recall Date: |
JUN 05, 1995 |
| Component: |
WHEELS |
| Model Affected: |
CUTLASS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
22361
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 05, 1995
Model Affected:
1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
Summary:
CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE. IF THESE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH, THE WHEEL WILL COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence:
IF WHEEL SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OCCURS, AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MANUFACTURING DATE CODES STAMPED ON EACH WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE AND IF A WHEEL FALLS WITHIN THE SPECIFIED DATE CODE RANGE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THAT WHEEL ASSEMBLY.
Potential Units Affected:
22361
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
APR 08, 1997 |
| Component: |
STRUCTURE |
| Model Affected: |
CUTLASS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
676535
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 08, 1997
Model Affected:
1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINER. IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE REAR CRADLE WOULD NOT LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THESE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR.
Consequence:
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.
Potential Units Affected:
676535
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 97016
| Recall Date: |
JUL 24, 1989 |
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Model Affected: |
CUTLASS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
5459
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUL 24, 1989
Model Affected:
1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
Summary:
THE ELECTRONIC AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN STARTING CAR THAT HAS BEEN PARKED FOR A FEW HOURS WITH IGNITION OFF.
Consequence:
WINDSHIELD MAY NOT DEFROST AND CAR WOULD NOT CONFORMWITH FMVSS 103.
Remedy:
REPLACE ELECTRONIC COMFORT CONTROL ASSEMBLY.
Potential Units Affected:
5459
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
OCT 16, 1990 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Model Affected: |
CUTLASS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
476422
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 16, 1990
Model Affected:
1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
Summary:
BRAKE STOPLAMPS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE OR, IN SOME CASES, STOPLAMPS WILL NOT STAY ILLUMINATED ALL THE TIME WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED DUE TO A FAULTY STOPLAMP SWITCH. ALSO IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL, A FAULTY STOPLAMP SWITCH CAN RESULT IN RESUMPTION OF THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION UPON RELEASE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Consequence:
A TRAILING VEHICLE MAY NOT RECOGNIZE A BRAKING ACTIONIN TIME TO RESPOND APPROPRIATELY. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL WILL REENGAGE UPONRELEASE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND RESUME THE SET SPEED. IN EITHER CASE, IT COULDRESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy:
INSTALL AN IMPROVED DESIGN STOPLAMP SWITCH.
Potential Units Affected:
476422
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
MAR 14, 1990 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS |
| Model Affected: |
CUTLASS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
673000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 14, 1990
Model Affected:
1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
Summary:
FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP ATTACHMENT FASTENER MAY PULL THROUGH DOOR MOUNTED ANCHOR PLATE.
Consequence:
SEAT BELT MAY NOT SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, AND IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN A PASSENGER, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF GREATER INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.
Remedy:
REPLACE FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP ATTACHMENT NUTS AND INSTALL NEW GUIDE COVER.
Potential Units Affected:
673000
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
MAR 28, 1995 |
| Component: |
WHEELS |
| Model Affected: |
CUTLASS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
198163
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 28, 1995
Model Affected:
1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
Summary:
CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE. IF THESE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH, THE WHEEL WILL COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence:
IF WHEEL SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OCCURS, AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MANUFACTURING CODES STAMPED ON EACH WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE AND IF A WHEEL FALLS WITHIN THE SPECIFIED DATE CODE RANGE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THAT WHEEL ASSEMBLY.
Potential Units Affected:
198163
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.