Oldsmobile 98 1988
Model 98 made in 1988 by Oldsmobile got 11 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, equipment and power train. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1988
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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE89098 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/10/1989 | 05/17/1989 | ANTI LOCK BRAKES | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | |||
| 04/20/1995 | 20 | ||
| While driving vehicle stalls due to ignition system failure. consumer has experienced this problem 20 times. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 07/12/1988 | ||
| Power antenna failure causes a tremendous amount of heat generated by the unit while the stripped gear spins out of control in the trunk of the vehicle, running down the battery. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/28/1998 | |||
| I was charged for the repairs on the steering column. have not contacted the dealer on the indicator lever gear. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/21/1994 | 1 | ||
| Driver's seat belt buckle broke. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/25/1997 | |||
| Feels and hears a buzzing sound when pushing on the brakes, resulting in extended stopping distance during dry weather. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Antilock brake system pulsates, followed by loss of braking power occasionally. *dh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 04/20/1995 | 1 | ||
| When abs brake light comes on, brakes engage but go to the floor continuously. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 12/01/1989 | |||
| Failure of the rack and pinion. tt | |||
| The power steering is hard to turn, it is the rack and pinion . *ak | |||
| Power steering goes out while driving, dealer said due to fluid being burnt, replace steering rack 2 times. tt | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 12/28/1998 | |||
| I was charged for the repairs on the steering column. have not contacted the dealer on the indicator lever gear. | |||