Oldsmobile Cutlass 1980

Model Cutlass made in 1980 by Oldsmobile got 3 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 5 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic and tires. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There were some recalls concerningequipment, power train and service brakes, hydraulic.

Cutlass year 1980

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

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
EQUIPMENT
07E088000	HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.		E (Equipment)	121680	11/08/2007	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	10/24/2007	10/30/2007
Defect Summary	Certain 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 Summary	This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective Summary	Honeywell 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.
Notes	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.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
84V149000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 08/01/1977 to 07/01/1980	V (Vehicle)	3100000	12/28/1984	ODI	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	11/24/1984	11/27/1984
Defect Summary	Rear axle assembly may have axles that were improperly manufactured. this condition may result in separation of the axle shaft and wheel assembly from the vehicle.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will inspect the rear axle to determine whether it was manufactured at the buffalo plant. if so, they will make axle measurements and if necessary replace or modify affected axle components without charge.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.system: power train; rear axle.consequences of defect: loss of the wheel assembly could lead to loss ofvehicle control and an accident.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS
85V048000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.		V (Vehicle)	1810000		ODI	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	04/29/1985	05/01/1985
Defect Summary	Excessive enlargement of the wheel cylinder pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate and cause loss of brake fluid. consequence of defect: a loss of brake fluid leads to loss of rear brake action, creating the potential for an accident. front brakes would remain operational.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Add a part to prevent wheel cylinder from rotating.
Notes	Note: owner notification will begin after september 1, 1985 and should be completed by september 30, 1985.vehicle description: midsize passenger cars and small trucks. system: rear brakes.
SUSPENSION - REAR
81V025000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 08/01/1977 to 12/01/1980	V (Vehicle)	5821160	03/09/1981	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	02/25/1981	03/06/1981
Defect Summary	The bolts that attach the lower rear control arm to the frame may fracture. the rear control arm supports and positions the rear axle. fracture of the bolts would allow the control arm to drop free.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Both rear control arm attachment bolts will be replaced without charge.
Notes	System: suspension; rear control arm attaching bolts.vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.consequences of defect: if the fracture occurs when the vehicle is in motion,it could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
81V022000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 01/01/1979 to 12/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	67350	03/13/1981	ODI	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	02/11/1981	03/11/1981
Defect Summary	The electro-clear rear window defoggers contain a defect which causes the glass to shatter without impact during or some time after use of the defogger. vertical electrical strips may deteriorate and cause hot spots that can result in breakage of the rear glass.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Vehicles will be inspected for presence of a particular weatherstrip. if present, a layer of a special conductive epoxy will be added to the vertical bar on the rear window glass. this epoxy is a new conductive material which will not react with the weatherstrip.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with electro-clear rear windowdefoggers.system: defogger; rear window.consequences of defect: driver distraction from the explosion could result in avehicle accident. broken or hot glass could cause personal injury to vehiclepassengers, other drivers, and nearby pedestrians.note: owners are advised not to use rear window defogger until vehicle isinspected.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA86006	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	11/27/1985	11/28/1988	BRAKE BACKING PLATE
	There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
07/15/1992		2	01/01/1985
	This is to bob young: after reading the wall st journal article i wanted you to know that i learned first hand another cause of runaway vehicles: electronic carburetor didnt like fuel richness so accelerated everytime i tried to stop at a sign. la vegas dealer adjusted it to ignore problem. took 2 times to fix. more info if bob young wants to email me... alex
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
07/15/1997
	Consumer was traveling about 10 to 15 mph when there was a malfunction in the master cylinder which caused the brakes to lock up, causing the consumer to have an accident. consumer has contacted the dealer, parts have been replaced. *ak
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
		2	04/01/1986
	About a 1.5 to 2 years ago i purchase a firestone 721 passenger car tire. i almost immediately began having problems with my car riding ruff. i took the car back to the firestone dealer where i bought the tire and told them that my tire were out of balance and that they needed rebalancing. they said that my rims were bent, they replaced them and it still didn't stop the vibration. next, they said my rear axle was bent and that was the cause of the vibration. i didn't have the funds at the time to replace my rear alxe i would have to put up with the rough ride. shortly there after, on a trip tn the vibration got alot worse, until i heard what sounded someone hitting the side of my car with a baseball bat i pulled off the highway and found that the new 721 that i bought threads came off and hit the side of my car knocking the trim off of it. i drove the rest of the way to memphis on the donut, also, i notice as soon as i put the spare on and was on the highway the vibration i had put up with for the last year completely disappeared. in memphis they gave me another 721 firestone tire that i currently have now, that was over a year ago. in the last week, i have noticed another vibration cropping up in my car. i have 3 new michelins and the 721 that i got in memphis on my car. when i get up to about 55miles/hr the vibration gets alot worse. i afraid the 721's belts are about to split again. altough the 721 has over 60 to 70 percent of it's thread left. what would you recommend in my case?( dot number: tire size: 195r14 )