1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Newest first.
The brake proportioner valves may break and separate from the master cylinder. This would allow brake fluid to leak and would result in a partial loss of the brake system.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace all suspect valves.
The master cylinder rear brake pipe, which carries brake fluid to the rear brakes, may develop a leak due to extended chafing on the air cleaner resonator bracket.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
If upon inspection the dealer finds that there IS inadequate clearance, the pipe will be reformed to obtain the necessary three quarter inch space. Only those pipes showing signs of wear will be replaced.
Owner complaints
5 complaints2 involved a crash2 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
While vehicle was in park and without prior warning it suddendly accelerated and hit owner and two prarked cars. dealership was aware of problem.*ak
- Unknown or other
No summary
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Driver's side seatback bent forward/left anchorage loop broke. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Exterior lighting
Vehicle overheated, causing engine to smoke/injury.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire (ohio state police report). *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Cutlass supreme brake lockup
Cutlass supreme brake lockup
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