Oldsmobile 98 1979

Model 98 made in 1979 by Oldsmobile got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1979

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
79V247000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 09/01/1978 to 10/01/1979V (Vehicle)132640411/12/1979MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.11/13/197902/05/1980
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryDealer will replace all original equipment front outboard seat belt anchor bolts on the affected vehicles at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle 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
78V247000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 09/01/1978 to 09/01/1978V (Vehicle)6711/27/1978MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.11/13/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryA 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 SummaryThe dealer will install a new brake master cylinder and hydro-boost unit, free of charge, on all affected vehicles.
NotesVehicle 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
79V121000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 02/01/1979 to 02/01/1979V (Vehicle)13406/27/1979MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/22/197910/12/1979571106
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryThe dealer will replace the incorrect hose with the correct vacuum hose.
NotesVehicle 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.