1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Recalls (5)

Campaign:
93V162000 on 09/28/1993
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
07/31/1993 - 07/31/1993
Affected:
579
Defect:
The cruise control cable may separate from the conduit end fitting while engaged and accelerator control could be lost.
Consequence:
Loss of accelerator control may not reduce engine speedto a level anticipated by the driver. although the vehicle can still be stoppedwith the service brake, loss of accelerator control could result in a vehiclecrash without prior warning.
Correction:
Replace the cruise control cable.
Notes:
System: equipment; speed control.vehicle description: passenger cars with 3.1l engines and cruise control.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact buick service center at 1-800-521-7000 or oldsmobile service centerat 1-800-442-6537. also contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
94V211000 on 11/01/1994
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
04/30/1993 - 02/28/1994
Affected:
70,676
Defect:
The brake lines can contact the transmission mounting bracket of the frame side rail. the lines can wear through resulting in loss of brake fluid, and eventual loss of half the vehicle braking system.
Consequence:
A leak in the hydraulic brake line will cause a loss of one half the vehicle braking system and extended braking distances which can result in an accident.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect for proper brake line clearance and reposition the brake lines. brake lines found to have indentations will be replaced.
Notes:
System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; non-metallic.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
95V061000 on 03/30/1995
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
05/31/1993 - 09/30/1994
Affected:
199,572
Defect:
The rear wheel brake hose(s) can contact the rear suspension components causing the brake hose(s) to wear through.
Consequence:
This condition can cause loss of brake fluid and eventual loss of the vehicle braking system increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect for proper brake hose position and replace those hoses in an incorrect position with new hoses and correctly routed.
Notes:
System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; hose; non-metallic.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact buick at 1-800-521-7300 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:
97V017000 on 02/25/1997
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring
Manufactured:
04/30/1993 - 07/30/1994
Affected:
349,331
Defect:
Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
Consequence:
This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. if this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.
Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during march 1997. notes: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, 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:
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.

1994 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS TSBs (35)

Bulletin:
476520
Component:
073200 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
Summary:
crank no start/runs rough after extreme cold weather soak. *tw
Bulletin:
435009
Component:
034520 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads
Summary:
new diagnosis and correction procedures for front brake pulsation. *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:
433205A
Component:
126200 exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
Summary:
turn signal lever will not stay in detent position. *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:
436604
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
exhaust manifold seal squeak. *tw
Bulletin:
531005
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
front window scraping noise when rolling glass down. *tw
Bulletin:
577104
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
harsh 1-2 upshifts. *tw
Bulletin:
577106
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
cold start rattle noise. *tw
Bulletin:
476135
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
oil leak at the rocker cover. *tw
Bulletin:
576501
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
new prom for altitudes greater than 5200 feet above sea level. *tw
Bulletin:
576305
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
576501
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
431041A
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
576124
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
cold engine tick or rattle after start-up (replace piston/pin assembly). *sd
Bulletin:
531018
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
576201
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
coolant leak at the front cover outlet to heater inlet nipple (new torque specification). *sd
Bulletin:
9573T4001
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
Bulletin:
676305
Component:
183000 vehicle speed control:cables
Summary:
Difficult to depress accelerator pedal and/or accelerator cable separation (install accelerator cable and clip). *tw
Bulletin:
970701731507
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Conditions caused by incorrect rear sunfoof support brackets being used and/or the sunfoof module assembly being incorrectly fitted. *yc
Bulletin:
971101776304
Component:
073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Summary:
Subject pertaining to driveability symptoms due to fuel injector deposits. *yc
Bulletin:
9709013202B
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning. *yc
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:
98776304A
Component:
073200 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
Summary:
Some vehicles may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *yc
Bulletin:
98876121A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Vehicles may exhibit a clattering noise at idle speed originating from the timing chain and front cover area. *yc
Bulletin:
98576124A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Comments on a ticking type noise that begins shortly after cold engine start-up and gradually diminishes as the engine warms up. *yc
Bulletin:
98018
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Prom calibration replacement for nox emissions. *yc
Bulletin:
990604005
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *tt
Bulletin:
990730030
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt
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:
990604005A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt
Bulletin:
990730030A
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking
Bulletin:
010601002A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure. *tt
Bulletin:
PIC4696C
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

Home | Privacy