Oldsmobile Cutlass 1981
Model Cutlass made in 1981 by Oldsmobile got 8 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and structure. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There were some recalls concerningsuspension, wheels.
Model 1981
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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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. | |||||||||||||||
WHEELS - CENTER SECTION | ||||||||||||||||
81V036000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1980 to 10/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 6690 | 03/30/1981 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/23/1981 | 04/08/1981 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Tx heavy duty wheels may have been manufactured with laminated steel. the wheel disc may fracture and the wheel and tire could partially or completely separate from the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The defective wheels will be replaced without charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with txheavy duty wheels.system: suspension; wheels.consequences of defect: if separation of wheel and tire from vehicle occurswhile vehicle is in motion, driver could experience loss of vehicle control andhave an accident. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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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 |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
1 | |||
Consumer would like to know if there are places or a program for low income citizens to repair vehicle. *la consumer needs major engine work done on her vehicle. *ph | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
04/20/1996 | 0 | ||
Engine fire. (ohio state police report) *dsh | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
01/22/1996 | 2 | ||
Carburetor float stuck, causing overflow of gasoline into engine. *sd | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
01/22/1996 | 2 | ||
Rear passenger door sticks. *sd | |||
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
01/22/1996 | 2 | ||
Both rear windows stick. *sd |