1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. Newest first.
Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the antilock brake system (ABS) modulator can corrode and leak fluid from the front brake circuit.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Brake fluid leakage can reduce brake effectiveness and increase stopping distances.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the ABS modulator.
Secondary hood latch assemblies can corrode, causing a high latch release effort and possibly preventing the hood from latching properly when it IS closed.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the secondary hood latch IS not properly engaged, andthe primary hood latch was also not engaged, the hood could open and contact thewindshield while the vehicle was in motion, reducing the forward vision area ofthe driver and resulting in a possible vehicle accident without prior warning.
Remedy
Install a new secondary hood latch assembly.
Owner complaints
17 complaints1 involved a crash3 involved a fire5 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Unknown or other
Fuse panel indicates a 30amp fuse for the heater blower. # 7 slot IS indicated in the manual and fuse cover but there IS nothing in the slot. Where IS the fuse?. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Passenger's brake line bracket I broke. the dealer doesn't carry the parts anymore. the consumer posed a question: since it was a safety item, was the government responsible to force the manufacturer to supply consumer with parts?*ak
- Service brakes, air › Antilock
According to the dealer which diagnosed the problem, this type of failure IS not commonly seen.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
During a panic stop, passenger's side, rear seat belts failed, and the passenger was thrust into the back of the front seat,. further inspection revealed the retractor casing had fallen apart. Oldsmobile advised me seat belt maintenance was my responsibilty. I have since learned of tsb 91c09 and…
During a panic stop, passenger's side, rear seat belts failed, and the passenger was thrust into the back of the front seat,. further inspection revealed the retractor casing had fallen apart. Oldsmobile advised me seat belt maintenance was my responsibilty. I have since learned of tsb 91c09 and 91c09a, dated 11/92 concerning this vehicle ( I have no specifics). inspection of the other belts show they are failing as well. The owners manual has no instructions on maintenance/inspection schedules, or user-serviceable parts either. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Recall repair work completed on the ABS brake pressure modulator valve, however brake pedal went to the floor after repair.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belt straps catch in seat back hinge, damaging seat belts. qcaw
- Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
Passenger's side motor seat wire overheated, resulting in a fire/injuries. also vehicle suffered extensive damage. *ak
- Electrical system
While driving, a short curcuit caused power seats and locks to fail. two days later, at night, the center and 1/3 of the front passenger seat caught fire - completely destroying the interior.
- Air bags
Little tiny spring (looks like clock spring) causes driver's front and front/rear seat/passenger retractable housing to become inoperative. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Antilock brakes failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer was driving in wet and icy weather conditions and upon applying force to the brake pedal, the pedal went to the floor due to leaking brake fluid in hydraulic module. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belt twists, therefore cannot be retracted.
- Seat belts › Rear/other · Seats
The rear passenger side seat belt (lap) has broken for the second time, dealer replaced once, purchased the car used. *ak consumer states the mechanism for folding the rear seat cuts through seat belt like scissors. *slc
- Air bags › Frontal
Driving vehicle, oldsmobile rearended taxicab, front of oldsmobile pushed in, hood would not open, steering column collapsed, air bag did not deploy. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Rear seat belt retractor broke rendering it inoperative. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Shoulder/lap seat belts failed to retract. *ak
- Electrical system
Electrical short caused excessive smoke inside the vehicle, causing vehicle to be undriveable. tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
- 45823Unknown
- 37951Wiper chatter during cold weather.
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