1991 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recalls (8)

Campaign:
92V003000 on 01/22/1992
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
01/31/1990 - 01/31/1991
Affected:
347,866
Defect:
The front door shoulder belt guide loops may be cracked and are not in compliance with fmvss 208.
Consequence:
The seat occupant faces increased risk of injury in theevent of a sudden stop or accident.
Correction:
Install reinforcing plates on the cracked shoulder belt guides.
Notes:
System: safety belts; fmvss 208.description of vehicles: passenger vehicles; 1991 gm "j" and "w" model cars.

Campaign:
92V043000 on 04/07/1992
Component:
Visibility:power window devices and controls
Manufactured:
12/31/1990 - 04/30/1991
Affected:
37,030
Defect:
Moisture can enter the express-down electronic control module and cause a short circuit that causes window operation without operator control, and leaves the window in the down position.
Consequence:
The electronic control module will fail from overheatingand could result in a fire hazard inside the door panel.
Correction:
Replace the window express-down electronic control module.
Notes:
System: visual systems.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with power windows.

Campaign:
92V124000 on 09/03/1992
Component:
Seats:front assembly:recliner
Manufactured:
07/31/1989 - 06/30/1991
Affected:
319,181
Defect:
The power seat or recliner wiring harness can be pinched or can chafe on the seat frame or spring support rod, wearing through the wire insulation and causing an electrical short.
Consequence:
The high current caused by the electrical short welds thecircuit breaker elements together in the closed position, leaving the circuitunprotected and generating sufficient heat to burn the wire insulation andignite the seat cushion material.
Correction:
Repair any abraded wiring and reroute the wiring harness using a wiring harness clip.
Notes:
System: interior: seating.vehicle description: passenger cars with 6 way power seats or power recliners.

Campaign:
95V173000 on 09/11/1995
Component:
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured:
07/31/1988 - 08/29/1995
Affected:
2,216,325
Defect:
These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard safety belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. this does not comply with fmvss no.210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Consequence:
Consequence of non-compliance: in a collison, stress can cause the attachment metal to tear and allow the anchorage to separate from the body of the vehicle. the safety belt may not protect an occupant in the event of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the existing anchor bolts with a new shoulder bolt and thread locking adhesive. additionally, noise control patches will be applied at each anchorage.
Notes:
System: interior; active restraints; belt anchor and attachment; fmvss no.210.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300; chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; pontiac at 1-800-762-2737; or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
97V058000 on 04/16/1997
Component:
Structure
Manufactured:
07/31/1990 - 11/29/1990
Affected:
676,535
Defect:
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.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during may 1997.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
00V189000 on 07/11/2000
Component:
Structure
Affected:
713,435
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, where road salt use is heavy. a condition where one or both front engine cradle bolts can pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainers.
Consequence:
If both bolts pull through, the front of the cradle would no longer be supported at the mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft could separate from the steering gear.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.
Notes:
Owner notification began september 28, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, buick at 1-800-521-7300, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
06E043000 on 05/21/2006
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline
Affected:
88,303
Defect:
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Consequence:
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Correction:
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
07E021000 on 03/11/2007
Component:
Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices
Affected:
742
Defect:
Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.
Consequence:
Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.
Correction:
Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pressure regulators and has no relation to any original equipment installed by general motors.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

1991 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS TSBs (16)

Bulletin:
433211
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
crunch noise from right side dash area when turning steering wheel. *tw
Bulletin:
435012
Component:
036400 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:abs warning light
Summary:
abs wire harness for the right front wheel may rub on the brake line causing the abs warning light to come on. *tw
Bulletin:
435012A
Component:
036400 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:abs warning light
Summary:
abs warning light is on. *tw
Bulletin:
133405
Component:
021400 suspension:front:macpherson strut
Summary:
rear strut related thumping/squeaking noise. *tw
Bulletin:
577106
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
cold start rattle noise. *tw
Bulletin:
435006A
Component:
034510 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
577106A
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Cold start rattle noise. *tw
Bulletin:
577106A
Component:
105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
Summary:
Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
Bulletin:
970801735026
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc
Bulletin:
676001
Component:
063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Summary:
Excessive oil consumption (replace pcv harness). *tw
Bulletin:
990309004
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Customers may complain of grinding / scraping / groaning noise from rear suspension. *tt
Bulletin:
000524001
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr
Bulletin:
876002A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not re
Bulletin:
00966B
Component:
046300 service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Summary:
Abs front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt
Bulletin:
00966
Component:
046300 service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Summary:
Anti-lock braking system (abs) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt
Bulletin:
04152004
Component:
046300 service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Summary:
Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as intermittent or hard failures. gm voicemail express. *tt

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