'94 Oldsmobile Silhouette Recalls
| Recall Date: |
JAN 21, 1994 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
| Model Affected: |
SILHOUETTE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
22862
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JAN 21, 1994
Model Affected:
1994 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
Summary:
THE THIRD ROW SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS MAY BE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND MAY LOCK-UP WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON SLOPES OF LESS THAN 15 DEGREES, WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: PASSENGERS SEATED IN THESE POSITON MAYBE UNABLE TO EXTRACT AND FASTEN THEIR SEAT BELTS UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS MOVED TO A MORE LEVEL SURFACE. UNBELTED OCCUPANTS ARE MORE AT RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION THAN THOSE USING SAFETY BELTS.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THIRD ROW SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS AND REINSTALL THEM PROPERLY.
Potential Units Affected:
22862
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
DEC 13, 1993 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:REAR |
| Model Affected: |
SILHOUETTE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1238
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 13, 1993
Model Affected:
1994 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
Summary:
THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS FOR THE REAR CENTER POSITION ARE MISSING A PAWL SPRING AND IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, WILL ALLOW THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING TO EXTEND BEYOND THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THE SAFETY BELT WOULD NOTRESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT, SUBJECTING THE OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURIES.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE THE RETRACTOR IF THE PAWL SPRING IS MISSING.
Potential Units Affected:
1238
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
MAY 24, 1994 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING |
| Model Affected: |
SILHOUETTE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
5294
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 24, 1994
Model Affected:
1994 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
Summary:
THE SECOND ROW, RIGHT HAND SHOULDER BELT CAN BECOME "PINCHED" BETWEEN THE SEAT AND THE DOOR FRAME PILLAR TRIM. THE SHOULDER BELT MAY NOT RETRACT PROPERLY, WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE 1994 VEHICLES HAVE AN OPTIONAL INTEGRAL (BUILT IN) CHILDSEAT INSTALLED NEXT TO THE POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR. THE 1993 INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE STANDARD SEATS IN THAT SAME POSITION.
Consequence:
IMPROPER SHOULDER BELT RETRACTION DOES NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR COLLISION.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR FRAME PILLAR TRIM PANEL WITH A REDESIGNED TRIM PANEL. ALSO, A CAUTION LABEL WILL BE APPLIED TO THE CHILD SEAT ADVISING THE OWNER NOT TO INSTALL THE SEAT TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF A VEHICLE WITH A POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR.
Potential Units Affected:
5294
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
| Recall Date: |
JAN 23, 1996 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES |
| Model Affected: |
SILHOUETTE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
585182
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JAN 23, 1996
Model Affected:
1994 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1991 THROUGH JULY 1995. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE CAN SEPARATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN LOW TEMPERATURES IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH TRANSMISSION LOADS.
Consequence:
VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.
Potential Units Affected:
585182
Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.