1980 OLDSMOBILE 88 Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 79V229000 on 12/12/1979
Component:: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:: 07/31/1979 - 08/31/1979
Affected:: 3,170
Defect:: The tire placard (label) does not contain the recommended tire size information. therefore, it does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims".
Correction:: Dealer will install a new label with correct information at no cost to owner.
Notes:: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; certification labels.consequences of defect: the possibility exists that the owner may selectincorrect replacement tires. this would create an unsafe condition that couldlead to a vehicle accident.
Campaign:: 79V247000 on 02/04/1980
Component:: Seat belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured:: 08/31/1978 - 09/30/1979
Affected:: 1,326,404
Defect:: The heads may break off the front outboard seat belt anchor bolts during normal vehicle operation even under no load conditions. this is due to the combination of bolts used, high installation torque and arrangement of the body anchorage.
Correction:: Dealer will replace all original equipment front outboard seat belt anchor bolts on the affected vehicles at no cost to owner.
Notes:: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; seat belt anchors.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, failure of a seat beltanchorage will increase the risk of injury to the wearer.