Oldsmobile Cutlass 1976

Model Cutlass made in 1976 by Oldsmobile got 3 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline and other. There were some recalls concerningequipment and power train.

Model 1976

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
07E088000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)12168011/08/2007MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/24/200710/30/2007
Defect SummaryCertain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
Consequence SummaryThis condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
NotesCustomers 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.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
76V016000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)301102/06/1976MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/10/197610/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesBuick campaign no 76-c-2.oldsmobile campaign no 76-c-3.equipped with 350and 375b automatic transmission.possibility that the stop tang for inner gearselector link located in the transmission may be improperly located.as aresult, the gear positions indicated by the transmission selector may differfrom the actual gear position of the transmission.if this condition exists,the transmission may be in a forward or reverse gear when the indicator showsneutral position and a vehicle crash without warning could occur.(correct byinspecting and replacing selector code range and inner selector levers asrequired.)

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
08/01/1995
 Fuel tank leaks. tt
OTHER
08/24/1998
 Unspecified.
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
 The use of fiberglass insulation under the hood becomes a problem when this material is disturbed. this causes premature failure of the blower and also allows pieces of fiberglass to be blown into the passenger compartment, endangering passenger health.