1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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).
Owner complaints
7 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Steering › Column
Steering wheel moved while being locked in position. when the vehicle was inspected, it was determined that it was due to loose bolts. *ak when negotiating a corner, the engine ignition switch inside of the steering column disconnected, the engine stopped, the power steering and the power brakes failed. the steering wheel wobbled from side to side. *sc
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan · Power train › Automatic transmission
Engine problem : for the past 3yrs.the ignition module continues to go bad and prevents the fuel pump and the spark plugs to work causing the engine to stall out and laeving me stranded.we replaced the module several times and even replaced the distributor and the problem continues. We even…
Engine problem : for the past 3yrs.the ignition module continues to go bad and prevents the fuel pump and the spark plugs to work causing the engine to stall out and laeving me stranded.we replaced the module several times and even replaced the distributor and the problem continues. We even replaced the computer just in case it whas going bad.(5times) over heated replaced fan thermo swicth 2 times and started again so we had it bypass so the fan can stay on with the ignition switch on.(3times) transmission: vehicle would turn on even on d gear and problem with the shifter we had the transmission repair 2 year ago and know the reverse sometimes dont go fluid and everything IS ok. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belt failure on passenger side front, fails to retract.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While driving engine blew out without warning. *Ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Right front end of vehicles frame has dipped. please provide any additional information.*ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint · Tires
Vehicle would shimmy and as the speed increased it would shimmy very much. mechanic stated that it was a tire. Four tires were purchased, vehicle still has the same problem. Mechanic states that it IS a broken lower right ball joint. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
- Wheels
Consumer's son was driving vehicle about 55 mph on the highway when the front left wheel (driver's side) became deatached without a reason. Consumer's son said it was a braking failure and lost steering control. dealer and manufacturer were contacted. *ak
Defect investigations
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- Sticking throttle
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