1985 Oldsmobile Toronado
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. Newest first.
A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Risk and remedy
Risk
Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Suspension › Front
The ride side of the front wheel assembly pulled completely away from the frame. Owner noticed problem when turning wheels to the right while bakcing out of a parking place. The prolbem was reported to general motors. *Ak
- Wheels
While driving front right wheel fell off, causing collision.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Throttle non-return
There is no summary currently available
- Rear disc brakes
Summary: corrosion in the rear brake caliper prevents automatic adjustment for pad wear. This may eventually cause loss of rear service brake and parking brake. Gm has added corrosion protection and changed spring rate to correct problem. Same basic design used on all models identified.
Every Oldsmobile Toronado model year
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