1981 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 81V025000 on 03/05/1981
- Component:
- Suspension:rear
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1977 - 11/30/1980
- Affected:
- 5,821,160
- Defect:
- The bolts that attach the lower rear control arm to the frame may fracture. the rear control arm supports and positions the rear axle. fracture of the bolts would allow the control arm to drop free.
- Correction:
- Both rear control arm attachment bolts will be replaced without charge.
- Notes:
- System: suspension; rear control arm attaching bolts.vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.consequences of defect: if the fracture occurs when the vehicle is in motion,it could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Campaign:
- 81V036000 on 04/07/1981
- Component:
- Wheels:center section
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1980 - 09/30/1980
- Affected:
- 6,690
- Defect:
- "tx" heavy duty wheels may have been manufactured with laminated steel. the wheel disc may fracture and the wheel and tire could partially or completely separate from the vehicle.
- Correction:
- The defective wheels will be replaced without charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with "tx"heavy duty wheels.system: suspension; wheels.consequences of defect: if separation of wheel and tire from vehicle occurswhile vehicle is in motion, driver could experience loss of vehicle control andhave an accident.
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