1982 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 82V012000 on 02/07/1982
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1981 - 10/31/1981
- Affected:
- 79,686
- Defect:
- Under certain vehicle operating conditions, the governor weight retainer in the injection pump may fail. the throttle valve could stick, preventing return to idle and shut down of the engine by the driver.
- Correction:
- Dealer will replace the governor weight assembly in the injection pump at no cost to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5.7 v8 engines.system: fuel; throttle valve.consequences of defect: this could result in loss of vehicle control and avehicle accident.note: if throttle sticking occurs before the vehicle has received the necessarymodifications, the driver should shift the transmission to neutral, apply theservice brakes to bring the vehicle to a safe stop, the ignition should beturned off and the nearest dealership should be called for assistance.
- Campaign:
- 82V021000 on 03/11/1982
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1981 - 12/31/1981
- Affected:
- 519,329
- Defect:
- Under certaain conditions, the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and fuel tank filler vent pipe could fracture. the fracture of these clamps could cause fuel leakage at any of the four pipe to hose connections. leakage can occur during refueling, or while driving, if the fuel tank is above 3/4 full.
- Correction:
- Dealer will inspect and replace the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and vent pipe at no cost to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank, filler and vent pipes.consequences of defect: if an ignition source is present when fuel leakageoccurs, a fire could start and cause vehicle damage and serious personalinjury.note: until the vehicle can be inspected and the necessary modifications aremade, the fuel tank should not be filled more than 3/4 full. also, the dealershould be contacted immediately if any fuel leakage is detected.
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