1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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.
Excessive enlargement of the wheel cylinder pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate and cause loss of brake fluid. consequence of defect: a loss of brake fluid leads to loss…
Rear axle assembly may have axles that were improperly manufactured. This condition may result in separation of the axle shaft and wheel assembly from the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect the rear axle to determine whether it was manufactured at the buffalo plant. If so, they will make axle measurements and if necessary replace or modify affected axle components without charge.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Both rear control arm attachment bolts will be replaced without charge.
The electro-clear rear window defoggers contain a defect which causes the glass to shatter without impact during or some time after use of the defogger. Vertical electrical strips may deteriorate and cause hot spots that can result in breakage of the rear glass.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Vehicles will be inspected for presence of a particular weatherstrip. If present, a layer of a special conductive epoxy will be added to the vertical bar on the rear window glass. This epoxy IS a new conductive material which will not react with the weatherstrip.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a crash
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Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
About a 1.5 to 2 years ago I purchase a firestone 721 passenger car tire. I almost immediately began having problems with my car riding ruff. I took the car back to the firestone dealer where I bought the tire and told them that my tire were out of balance and that they needed rebalancing. they…
About a 1.5 to 2 years ago I purchase a firestone 721 passenger car tire. I almost immediately began having problems with my car riding ruff. I took the car back to the firestone dealer where I bought the tire and told them that my tire were out of balance and that they needed rebalancing. they said that my rims were bent, they replaced them and it still didn't stop the vibration. next, they said my rear axle was bent and that was the cause of the vibration. I didn't have the funds at the time to replace my rear alxe I would have to put up with the rough ride. Shortly there after, on a trip tn the vibration got alot worse, until I heard what sounded someone hitting the side of my car with a baseball bat I pulled off the highway and found that the new 721 that I bought threads came off and hit the side of my car knocking the trim off of it. I drove the rest of the way to memphis on the donut, also, I notice as soon as I put the spare on and was on the highway the vibration I had put up with for the last year completely disappeared. in memphis they gave me another 721 firestone tire that I currently have now, that was over a year ago. in the last week, I have noticed another vibration cropping up in my car. I have 3 new michelins and the 721 that I got in memphis on my car. when I get up to about 55miles/hr the vibration gets alot worse. I afraid the 721'S belts are about to split again. altough the 721 has over 60 to 70 percent of it's thread left. what would you recommend in my case?( dot number: tire size: 195r14 )
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
This IS to bob young: after reading the wall st journal article I wanted you to know that I learned first hand another cause of runaway vehicles: electronic carburetor didnt like fuel richness so accelerated everytime I tried to stop at a sign. la vegas dealer adjusted it to ignore problem. took 2 times to fix. more info if bob young wants to email me... alex
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Consumer was traveling about 10 to 15 mph when there was a malfunction in the master cylinder which caused the brakes to lock up, causing the consumer to have an accident. Consumer has contacted the dealer, parts have been replaced. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Brake backing plate
Summary:gm IS conducting a voluntary recall campaign (85v-048)involving 2,136,826 vehicles. The recall IS limited to vehicles built atcertain assembly plants which, according to gm, overtorqued the brakepipe nut,thereby overstressing the wheel cylinder support area of thebacking plate.analysis:front brakes provide…
Summary:gm IS conducting a voluntary recall campaign (85v-048)involving 2,136,826 vehicles. The recall IS limited to vehicles built atcertain assembly plants which, according to gm, overtorqued the brakepipe nut,thereby overstressing the wheel cylinder support area of thebacking plate.analysis:front brakes provide sufficient braking for passenger carsin most non-emergency situations. All affected trucks are included inthe current recall.in most cases the problem IS discovered during brakemaintenance.the recall appears to cover those groups of cars with thehighest failure rates.status:analyzing gm ir response and new complaint data. Draft closingreport by 5/15/88.===
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