Oldsmobile 88 1979
Model 88 made in 1979 by Oldsmobile got 2 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to child seat and tires. There were some recalls concerningseat belts and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1979
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
79V247000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1978 to 10/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 1326404 | 11/12/1979 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/13/1979 | 02/05/1980 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The heads may break off the front outboard seat belt anchor bolts during normal vehicle operation even under no load conditions. this is due to the combination of bolts used, high installation torque and arrangement of the body anchorage. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace all original equipment front outboard seat belt anchor bolts on the affected vehicles at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; seat belt anchors.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, failure of a seat beltanchorage will increase the risk of injury to the wearer. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
78V247000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1978 to 09/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 67 | 11/27/1978 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/13/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | A gasket was mistakenly placed between the brake master cylinder and the power boost which prevented the two parts from fitting together properly. damage may have resulted to the mounting ears of the master cylinder and the hydro-boost. this condition could lead to brake failure. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The dealer will install a new brake master cylinder and hydro-boost unit, free of charge, on all affected vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with diesel engines.system: service brakes; master cylinder.consequences of defect: loss of braking could occur, causing loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
79V121000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/1979 to 02/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 134 | 06/27/1979 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/22/1979 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 106 | |||||
Defect Summary | The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, brake hoses. these vehicles were manufactured with gasoline fuel hoses in place of the vacuum hose between the intake manifold and carbon canister in the power brake vacuum line. should this hose rupture, it would result in a loss of power assist to the brake system. this would increase the distance required to stop the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace the incorrect hose with the correct vacuum hose. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; hose.consequences of defect: a partial loss of braking capability may result in aloss of vehicle control and an accident. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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CHILD SEAT - SHELL - BOOSTER | |||
03/01/2001 | |||
I would just like to know how to keep my daughter safe, she is over 40 pounds but can not use a booster because the back seat does not have shoulder belts? should i put her in the front? they say that is not safe either. *ak | |||
TIRES | |||
07/01/1997 | 2 | ||
Tires (ultra supreme 770) do not stop vehicle, skids. |