Oldsmobile 98 1980
Model 98 made in 1980 by Oldsmobile got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to seat belts. . There were some recalls concerningequipment and seat belts.
Model 1980
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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| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V229000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1979 to 09/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 3170 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/16/1979 | 12/13/1979 | 571 | 110 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The tire placard (label) does not contain the recommended tire size information. therefore, it does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a new label with correct information at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; certification labels.consequences of defect: the possibility exists that the owner may selectincorrect replacement tires. this would create an unsafe condition that couldlead to a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/12/1980 | |||
| Driver side seat belt buckle, purchased and installed 2 years ago, has failed and does not stay secure - it falls out. | |||