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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V058000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1989 to 08/30/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 676535 | 06/11/1997 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/08/1997 | 04/17/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. the rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. if both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during may 1997.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| RQ97017 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/02/1997 | CRADLE BOLT FAILURES | 97V058000 | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 12/12/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2001 | |
| Nar 1/29/2003. the consumer received a recall notice in march 2003 regarding the front frame /cradle bolt retainers. as per the recall letter they were replaced. on dec 12, 2002 before reaching a stop, there was a loud noise and the consumer felt a thump. when the consumer investigated, he found that the engine had fallen from the vehicle and there were no steering capabilities. upon general inspection, the consumer was advised the rear frame/ cradle bolts and retainers had separated which caused the engine to drop and the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear. when the consumer contacted the manufacturer he was told the recall for the cradle bolts did not apply to his vehicle only the front. *jb | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Cradle is rusted due to a recall on the cadle retainers and bolts. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Driver's side door is starting to crack where restraint harness is mounted. dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak consumer was informed of recall 90v054 and went to have work done, however dealer stated the cracking where seat belt mount is located was not included in recall. *slc | |||
| 08/15/1991 | 1 | 12/01/1989 | |
| Driver and passgener seat belt and rear back seat do not retract. tt automatic door locks failed, left door lock switch overheats. defective radio, cd player inoperative, rear speakers have poor clarity. alarm inoperable. dimmer switch misaligned, tail lens misaligned, high beam lamp inoperable, turn signal lamp broken, center brake light inoperable, turn signal transmitters inoperable, turn signal would not blink. timing cover seal leak, oil fiter defective, engine stalls, oil light illuminates, water pump failed, harmonic balancer came apart, cover gasket replaced. power steering hose leak, steering wheel noisy while making turns. electrical problems: defective ecu, defective ignition, battery failed, and alternator failed. glove compartment lock sticks, left front seat buckle broke, button fell off, harness would not retract for left or right. dash separated. passenger seat would not move smoothly. trunk lock defective. driver door molding loose, door trim loose, pull strap not secure. exhaust pipe bracket and hanger too close causing noise. fuel gauge reads low fuel when half tank full. grinding brakes, power brake booster binds, front rotor replaced, brake fluid leak. multiple problems with ac and heater. park brake came apart. tire wear. sunroof inoperable. transmission slips. window switch defective. *slc | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 2 | 02/01/2001 | ||
| Bolt came loose and 1 broke .holding body to frame together. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1999 | |||
| I was on internet and found a section that had stated a paint peeling problem with oldsmobiles and it had stated that the gm manufacture would furnish a free paint for the cars that had this problem.. the car that i own is a 1990 oldsmobile cut.sup.in.sed.4d. if this is a true fact could you please let me know. no safety defect mentioned in summary. *ak | |||
| 09/21/1998 | 1 | 12/15/1989 | |
| While driving the vehicle cross member body mount that holds the transmission and engine broke off, almost causing an accident. cause unknown. *ak *ml | |||
| 03/13/1996 | |||
| While driving vehicle the front suspension cross-member fell out, caused loss of steering. *ak | |||