Oldsmobile 88 1984
Model 88 made in 1984 by Oldsmobile got 9 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, seat belts and service brakes, hydraulic. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control.
Model 1984
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V027000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1983 to 02/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 139 | 03/16/1984 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/12/1984 | 04/04/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicles were assembled with an incorrect brake pedal bracket which causes the brake pedal to be located in a position lower than normal. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Brake pedal bracket will be replaced at no charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with hydroboost brake systems.system: service brakes; brake pedal bracket.consequences of defect: this could prevent full application of brakes if a lossof brake fluid occurred in either half of the dual brake system, possiblyresulting in vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V102000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1983 to 02/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 1755897 | 07/20/1989 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/16/1989 | 07/25/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:cruise control.vehicle description:passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control andcertain gasoline and diesel engines. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V118000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1983 to 08/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 68 | 11/21/1983 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/15/1983 | 12/07/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The throttle may jam and may not return to the closed position. this problem is due to the omission, during assembly, of a nut on the cruise control rod which limits travel in the throttle mechanism. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Vehicles will have the missing nut added to the cruise control rod without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 3.8 liter v-6 engines andcruise control.system: fuel system; cruise control rod.consequences of defect: if throttle jamming occurs, the vehicle will not slowwhen the driver removes his foot from the accelerator pedal. loss of vehiclecontrol, without warning, could result in an accident.note: owners are cautioned to handle a throttle jam by shifting to neutral andbringing the vehicle to a stop out of the line of traffic. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE88027 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/09/1988 | 05/11/1988 | HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| C89001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/06/1989 | 01/16/1990 | THROTTLE NON-RETURN | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 12/20/1999 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced engine fire (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs | |||
| The vehicle's speed reduced when the engine caught on fire. dealer has not seen. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Engine fire. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Driver's seat belt buckle sticks. *sd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 03/09/2000 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| Seat belt retractor is locked, and it won't release the seat. consumer feels this is unsafe because there is no way to restrain child. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 1 | |||
| Abs, anti- skid system is inoperative, abs warning light illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system, cause unknown.*ak consumer stated that dealer has since replaced the unit.*jb | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 05/01/1984 | |||
| Steering wheel cracked/separated in three places. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 1 | |||
| The overhead upholster had dropped down and particles of glue, dust and cloth were falling on the consumers skin causing itching and sores. *yh | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 05/03/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1988 | |
| Cruise control servo slipped out of place when unexpected, causing increase in speed. driver could not stop vehicle, resulted in accident. received recall notice. *ak *ml | |||