Oldsmobile 98 1986
Model 98 made in 1986 by Oldsmobile got 13 consumer complains there are 7 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic and steering. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, steering and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.
Model 1986
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V093000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1985 to 09/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 6004 | 07/10/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/23/1987 | 06/24/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The anti lock brake system (abs) pressure/warning switch may exhibit brake fluid seepage which eventually can lead to loss of the brake system hydraulic pump motor. additionally, the hydraulic pump motor and abs electrical relays may have been exposed to water contamination during vehicle assembly. this condition can cause loss of the hydraulic pump motor and/or loss of the abs function. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of the hydraulic pump motor would result in a totalloss of rear brakes as well as power assist to the front brakes. the red brakewarning light would illuminate and stay on. if this warning is not heeded, aloss of rear brakes at a time when minimum stopping distance is required couldresult in a vehicle crash. an inoperative abs electrical relay could causeloss of the abs function, but normal power assisted braking would be retained.the amber anti lock warning light would illuminate and stay on. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The abs and hydraulic pump motor electrical relays and 30 amp fuses will be replaced. in addition, the hydraulic pump motor assembly and pressure/warning switch will be inspected and, if required, replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes.vehicle description: passenger cars with anti lock brakes. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V145000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1985 to 12/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 88668 | 11/07/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/03/1986 | 11/05/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | There may not be enough clearance between the power steering pump return hose and the engine exhaust manifold. consequence of defect: hose could overheat, resulting in a hole and fluid leak, and a possible engine compartment fire without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace and correctly route hose, as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: power steering pump return hose.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA89028 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/28/1989 | 07/27/1990 | REAR BRAKE PIN | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE89098 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/10/1989 | 05/17/1989 | ANTI LOCK BRAKES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE87038 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/09/1987 | 01/28/1988 | HYDROBOOST FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA88019 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/28/1988 | 10/31/1990 | HYDRO BOOST | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA87022 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/27/1987 | 11/27/1991 | STALLING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| C89001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/06/1989 | 01/16/1990 | THROTTLE NON-RETURN | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA88031 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/22/1988 | 10/23/1989 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 09/29/1996 | 0 | ||
| While driving vehicle would stop while turning corners or while going down the road, would lose power completely, vehicle would also jerk, this is an intermittent problem. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/02/2003 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Brakes do not work properly, they felt very spongy in the morning. *ak the brakes were fixed and remained inoperative when first started in the morning. *scc *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| When coming to a stop the abs system failed, resulting in extended stopping distance. the dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs system failed and the company no longer makes the part to correct it, so now the car cannot be driven because it has no braking system. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Left rear wheel sensor failed, causing warning light to come on. *dh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 05/15/1997 | 1 | 04/01/1991 | |
| Brake line (hose) broke, causing brake failure. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| Hydraulic power assist has failed with brake pedal start high riding awhile then becomes very low. ea88-019. tt | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 07/19/1993 | |||
| Steering belt tensioner broke almost lost control of vechicle. please describe. tt | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 06/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| 'cold power steering'. *sd | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 04/19/1996 | 9 | ||
| 'cold power steering'. *dsh | |||
| The rack and pinion needs to be replaced . tt | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 06/14/2006 | 2 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1986 oldsmobile 98. the contact stated that he bought after-market ball joints (model # fa1478) for a routine replacement. as a result, the vehicle failed the state safety inspection on two occasions. the manufacturer of the parts was best parts, inc in memphis, tn. updated 01/29/08. *lj updated 01/29/08 *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 03/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Shock absorbers/front struts fail, causing vehicle to wander side to side/loss of traction at speeds of 70 mph and above. *skd | |||